Life Musings
The Most Fun Thing I Ever Did
“What’s the most fun thing you ever did?” I was seated at one of those “too close, but it looks cool” coffee shops, with the tiny tables and lots of subway tile. I was alone, except for the mother-son duo seated with/next to me. The mother sighed at the boy’s question, “What’s the most fun…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of Tiny Little Things
This has to be one of the most fun things I have ever done, creating this series of tiny houses to launch my new art brand, Brush and Bloom Studio Lab. Tada! I talk about the idea in the blog post I am linking here. But this is the behind-the-scenes stuff. Creating 90 Days to…
Read MoreSpirit of Story: Come Now and Rescue Me
This has been bouncing in my head for weeks now. Spirit of story Come now and rescue me, Journey beyond the seen and dream. Spirit of story Come now, turn word to song Brilliance, write no wrongs Sprit of story come now let’s wander far, page turn till dawn… Anyway, I don’t know, it is…
Read MoreThe Shameless Demise of the F Word
Don’t worry, I am not going to say the F word. I won’t say I haven’t ever said it. But I will say, I can do better. I suspect we all can, but that isn’t really the point. While out running errands the other day, in an offensive blaze of Texas-sized,supped-up Ford glory, a monster…
Read MoreMOS: Mom’s Out Syndrome
MOS: Mom’s Out Syndrome Mom’s Out Syndrome or MOS (Much like the green fungus that grows in the shade, deprived of sunlight. You can dissect the metaphor.) is a phenomenon that happens in families when a mom is out of commission due to illness, injury, mental collapse, dismemberment, death of a loved one, or now…
Read MoreThe Number One Question Everyone Needs Answered About Covid-19
The Number One Question Everyone Needs Answered About Covid-19 We all have questions about Covid-19. 2020 has nearly zoomed right past us at a snail speed. We have stood by enraged or just quarantined through civil unrest, the rights of humanity, to mask or not, to homeschool or just graduate everyone who can hold a…
Read MoreGratitude Blitz: Definitely Try This at Home
Gratitude Blitz: Definitely Try This at Home We have discovered a new thank you, it is something you might like, and it is safe to try at home. And, I can be pretty clear about it. Which, in these odd times is a bonus, because none of us know what we are doing or what…
Read MoreThe United Crazed Voices of Quarantine
The United Crazed Voices of Quarantine I haven’t said much about anything, let alone written a word during the current nationwide quarantine. Sure, I have some letters behind my name and I am a “professional” encourager. But honestly, I haven’t known what to say or why I would say it. And frankly, it has all…
Read MorePee First: A Bladder Story
Pee First: A Bladder Story I full-blown peed my pants this week. I wasn’t laughing. And, I didn’t sneeze. No, I just should have taken my own advice. Pee first. It really isn’t fair. I am basically a fit woman. Granted, I have given birth 4 times, to HUGE headed babies. Then I adopted two…
Read MoreIf Moms Ruled the World: Mom Law
If Moms Ruled the World: Mom Law If moms ruled the world, Mom Law would make life run much smoother. Maybe not every day, especially not Mondays, but for just a moment, let’s look at how different things might be. I got a text from my oldest daughter this week, it was a news article…
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