Five Years
I have learned kindness and grace are important attributes in living a full life.
How I Ended Up With 98 Tomato Plants
“In my 50s, I find myself reflecting on the things that bring me joy and vowing to do more of them. Sometimes the hardest part of doing what you love is determining what you love.”
An Open Mind…for Healing
When was the last time you did something for the first time? When was the last time you really tested and stretched your comfort zone? The answer for me is very recently- two weeks ago. I have been struggling with health issues related to chemo. In 2019, I was diagnosed with Stage 3b Triple Negative …
Thanksgiving 101
You need two things: a menu and a plan. It doesn’t have to be stressful or perfect and your house doesn’t have to be big or spotless. And keep your expectations low. Thanksgiving is an event, and once an event starts, you lose all control and it takes on a life of its own. And …
Living Life After the Big C
I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe as we get older we discover things are never random. God puts people in the right places and at just the right time.
Politics, Papaw and the Mud
Politics is a peculiar bird. It takes a special kind of person to want to be nominated or win the popular vote. You must have very thick skin and one thing I know for sure- I am not this person. I can promise you, if I ran for an office and I found out someone …
Memaw’s China
My Memaw’s china…as a little girl I was allowed to touch it with one finger…as I got older I was allowed to take it from the china cabinet piece by piece and dust it. It was her most prized possession and probably the most expensive thing she owned. My Uncle Jim sent her the set …
Finding Your Tribes
What is a tribe? It is a group of people that can include family, friends or people with similar likes and/or experiences. They are willing to extend grace, love and forgiveness, even when they may not agree. A tribe may be life long or it may expire. Whatever the case, they are invaluable and comforting. …
Friends In Low Places
I cherish my friends. I think it is because I never had many in school. I mean, really good friends. I had a couple. I was always careful who I confided in and kept people at a distance in many ways. When I was younger I always felt intimidated or in competition with other girls. …
The Fear of Death
When you have cancer, the last thing anyone wants to talk to you about is dying. But the fact is this: you are going to die. It might not be today. It might not be from cancer. But there is a 100% chance that it is going to happen. I have always had an admiration …
