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.

  • Pancake & Rose Petals
    Little Ones

    Final Journey

    I took my final ride with my girl on the way to the mountains yesterday, taking her back to where she was born 18 years ago. A precious little girl named Morgan wanted a kitten, and when she saw the…

  • Red Barn Dinner Theater
    Adventure

    Dinner Theater

    My first introduction to Dinner Theatre was in 1967.  The venue was called the Red Barn, which had just opened its doors in Nashville, TN.  After the meal was served, the stage descended from the ceiling and settled in among…

  • Telephone Cubby Before
    Creativity

    Boring to Bright

    I like colors & paint is a great way to add color to a room.  Paint does not need to be restricted to walls.  Paint can go on just about anything.  Here are a few places that I’ve “colored” things…

  • Road Trip
    Adventure

    Am I There Yet?

    The mantra from the backseat when traveling with the kids was always, “Are we there yet”?  Getting to the destination was more important than enjoying the journey.  I’ve been thinking that same thing over the past three years as I…

  • Baby Pancake
    Little Ones

    My Sweet Pancake

    Some stories are very difficult to write but deserve to be told.  I have always held a special place in my heart for all my pets, but Pancake filled my heart so full because she was more than a cat. …