Monthly Archives: March 2023

The sound of my pup falling off the bed and onto the floor woke me out of a deep sleep shortly before midnight, but he managed to sleep right through. After retrieving him, I tried going back to sleep but … Continue reading →

If not for the habit of trying to practice daily gratitude, the mess I discovered in the refrigerator first thing this morning probably would have ruined my whole Monday. As it was, I was grateful for the drawer that the … Continue reading →

Today’s the fifth day in a row that it’s been windy, cold and cloudy…and I’m grateful. It’s Spring Break, so I’ve been staying close to home more this month than usual anyway, and cloudy skies make it more palatable and … Continue reading →

My love of writing doesn’t necessarily mean that I always have something to write about. Sometimes, when I can’t think of a topic to write about, I just get started on the day and hope an idea comes to me. … Continue reading →

Ever since coming out of the womb, I’ve been full of energy and hyperactivity. It was never addressed medically, which I’m grateful for because medication probably wouldn’t have been a good solution for me, given my tendency to overdo. Because … Continue reading →

There’s a little shop in Port Aransas, Texas that lifts my spirits every time I go past it. Its eye-catching exterior is captivating and alluring and it’s hard to drive past without stopping to look at what’s inside. Unsurprisingly, the … Continue reading →

Except for when the due date for my firstborn was grossly miscalculated, I don’t recall there being such an uncertain time such as we have now, at least in my 69 years. In just the last few weeks alone, there’ve … Continue reading →

In an effort to help our aging pup, Biscuit, cope with her hot flashes, we ordered a cooling pad (from Amazon, of course) sight unseen and fingers crossed. It arrived yesterday, and I’m grateful that’s she’s taken to it. Biscuit … Continue reading →

In a very ironic twist of events, I forgot to post my gratitude blog about memory after writing about it the other day. All I can figure is that I put the piece on the back burner, perhaps with the … Continue reading →

For the first time in forever, I’ve been tasked to memorize something. In this case, it’s a passage from the Bible (for the Bible study I’ve recently begun attending.) I must say, I’m surprising myself. With three days to go, … Continue reading →