Memorial Day: More Than a Three-Day Weekend
Tomorrow is Memorial Day. For many people, the weekend is filled with barbecues, gatherings, celebrations, and time off work. But why do we have this holiday? Why did the government make it an official day of remembrance? Does this generation even know? Possibly not—other than it means an extra day
🦋Prepared Butterflies: Write It, Practice It, Give It
Yesterday, I gave a speech in front of approximately 40 people. It was the first speech I’d given in quite a few months… maybe six or more. I was recently asked if I could take part in a demo club meeting for our Toastmasters District. After thinking about it, I
A Few Kind Words Can Change a Day😊
Have you ever had a day where you felt like a complete slob, like you weren’t doing anything right, and all you wanted to do was lie down and pull the covers over your head until the next day? I kind of had one of those days yesterday. I wasn’t
Rest, Frustration, and a Much-Needed Booty Kick!
Today has been a day of procrastination. Yesterday, I had a cortisone injection in my neck to hopefully help with a pinched nerve and ease some of the pain and discomfort I’ve been dealing with in several areas of my body. They told me to rest… and I did. Honestly,
Late Sunday Reflections: From Mother’s Day to Goodbye—A Week of Love and Loss
Yesterday was Mother’s Day—a day to celebrate the women who gave us life, the ones who raised us (whether biological or not), fur mommies, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and even fathers who have held both roles as single dads. Personally, I think we should show appreciation for mothers, fathers, and grandparents every
One of Those Days… Website Woes, A Little Vent & Still Winning
Frustrations Galore! I told a friend today…“Please remind me NEVER to let anyone else mess with my website again.” I found out today that four of my previous blogs—including the one I thought I posted on Sunday—never made it to my new website. Yes… you read that right. I’ve been
A Week of Highs, Lows, and Looking Ahead
Originally published on April 19, 2026, this post is being reshared from my previous website as part of my new digital home. Thank you for continuing this journey with me! Happy Sunday, everyone—I’ve missed you. I was waiting for my revised website to go live, and unfortunately, with the ongoing
A Little Haunted, A Little Humbled, and A Lot Grateful😇
Originally published on March 22, 2026, this post is being reshared from my previous website as part of my new digital home. Thank you for continuing this journey with me! Vacation Recap Happy Sunday, Everyone! My visit with my sister is slowly coming to an end. I fly out on
San Antonio, Spirits, and a Haunted Stay!👻
Originally published on March 18, 2026, this post is being reshared from my previous website as part of my new digital home. Thank you for continuing this journey with me! Happy Wednesday, Everyone! I will be posting this late tonight because we are getting ready to go on a haunted