It’s not easy to describe me. I’m a multi-faceted septuagenarian with a lifelong archive of stories, loves, adventures, and experiences. Family is, and always will be, the driver of everything I do and why I do them. It motivates me to keep working and be the best Spouse, Mom, Mimi, and Mother in Law that I can be. I’m like a book of stories, each one different but never-ending, as I am still creating and adding to my life’s stories daily.

  • Holidays

    Merry Heavenly Christmas

    I believe that we are provided messages from our loved ones no longer with us if there existed a loving relationship. My mother enjoyed Christmas and all the baking, decorating and gift wrapping that went with it. A doll would…

  • Creativity

    12th Day of CRAFTmas

    Don’t forget to decorate your special pets or stuffed animals. The teddy bear was given to me by my Mom who passed away in 1997. Teddy Joanna stays out in my house and gets new outfits during the changing seasons.…

  • Creativity

    11th Day of CRAFTmas

    This is a fun little ornament to make from popsicle sticks. A friend brought me an ornament similar to this from Key West. I liked it so much that I made one with directional arrows pointing toward the locations of…

  • Creativity

    10th Day of CRAFTmas

    Christmas stockings can become costly if you have several to hang for your family. Here is an inexpensive way to satisfy the stocking requirements. Purchase your stockings at Dollar Tree and use your craft drawer supplies to add embellishments. I…

  • Creativity

    9th Day of CRAFTmas

    This is another use for an empty toilet paper tube. I’ve filled this one with candy and wrapped with paper and tied on each end. I added a bell but you could also attach a small ornament or use a…