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.

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    Little Ones

    Meet Waffle

    Life is funny and unpredictable.  I believe if your heart is in the right place, you will have more blessings than you can manage.  That is true of people, whether family or friends and all other things that make you…

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    Creativity

    Sunday Sewing

    Sundays are my day to do ME things.  That is my time to be creative and make stuff.  Sometimes I cook, sometimes I write, sometimes I paint, sometimes I craft, and sometimes I sew.  It all depends on the mood…

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    Creativity

    Vintage

    I love the word vintage.  If you look up the word, the first definition has to do with grapes and winemaking.  I like that also, but the secondary meaning is about items such as clothing made during an era in…

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    Creativity

    Refrigerator Makeover

    This is an update on my refrigerator saga.  I may have yet to report on the complete story, but I did not have a refrigerator for about 8 months.  The fan in my 8-year-old refrigerator went out and the cost…

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    Thoughts

    Good Deeds

    During the month of June, I decided that I wanted to perform 74 Good Deeds as a way of celebrating my 74th birthday.  Engaging in good deeds not only helps others but also provides a sense of fulfillment and purpose…

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    Adventure

    France Has My Heart

    There is a website called I Found a Quilted Heart.  There you will find the story of how IFAQH was started by three sisters while vacationing in Nevada in 2014.  The premise behind IFAQH is to leave quilted hearts in…