Welcome to my little world. I love it here. I’ve danced round and round with ideas about what a blog “should” be and with thoughts of giving it up all-together for more “productive” pursuits…. but shoulds don’t interest me anymore and I don’t want to give up my sacred space. It’s a peaceful, hopeful place for me to express every bit of myself and to share with and hopefully support people I may never meet or who might not ever leave a comment.

I’m not certain what I’m meant to add to this world, but somewhere in all these words and images, somewhere in this playground where my spirit sings and dances and yes, grooves, is an answer.

Blog Therapy

Blah! I’m having a really hard time finding my Center. And it’s driving me crazy. I’m basically a really happy person by nature. I’m all about the love, the joy, the bliss… So when I feel exhausted and overwhelmed, it pisses me off and confuses me. By the evening, things really seem to start crashing…

Gratitude- April round-up

So, I’m a wee bit late. And aren’t I just so grateful that it doesn’t really matter. Gratitude doesn’t punch a time-clock! And now, I’ll let my little list tell the tale…    The month started with a small miracle. In the form of the Gas company lady coming to the door when she didn’t…

Poetry, week 5: Enjoy

I’m in denial about this great month of poetry ending. It has been only because of the motivation and incentive of this group that I’ve learned to buckle down and write when I’m not “feeling it.” I want to do it for myself from now on, and I will try. Play: Getting down on your kids’…

Wordless Wednesday: Mustachio

Poetry, week 4: Trust

This was my week to feel like I couldn’t capture my muse or get into a flow at all. Eventually, I did like some of the ideas or parts of things. It’s hard to publish like this, but the great thing is that if I didn’t then I may just shuffle them to the bottom…

Wordless Wednesday: Her Other Doggie-Pal

The other Dog we watched for a few days: Scooter Came across these photos just as I was thinking maybe we could just wait a while… This girl needs a dog. A dog who can take a LOT of lovin’

Poetry, week three: Hope

Milestones: Celebrate your baby’s development or a turning point that struck you with wonder. Wise enough to know that each new marvel no matter how incredible would be lost swept aside by the next amazing feat we captured some not all they came so fast and each new phase just her in all her brilliance hard…

Wordless Wednesday: The Dentist!

The wonderful Alisha, who never stops smiling and laughing.  Showing Em how she looks in there with a mirror. Showing her how the tools work. This, I believe, was Mr. Tickle or Mr. Swirlie, or something. The View from the Room Just cuteness. She loved it. Wanted to go back again. 

“Tis the Night Before Dieting”

a very silly poem, and a true story Tis the night before dieting And all through my house not a carb is left standing not for my child or my spouse by the time I am lying, so stuffed, in my bed I have visions of skinny me dance (yes, dance) in my head with…

Bookmark that Affiliate Link!

I’m bringing this up again as a reminder, and also to share my method for FINALLY never missing another chance to help out a fellow blogger by using their affiliate link. Even after joining with Lauren at HoboMama and making a big to-do before the holidays and making lots of cute buttons and a nice…

Best Story Ever!

Cover of the Best Book Ever.   This is what she brought home from her Grandmommie’s house last time. She loves to make books and dictate the stories. I am beyond words in terms of what this means to me, but aside from that, I’m really impressed by her ability to draw someone who is…

Poetry, week two: Emerge

I thought there was no way I’d get in the “zone” to write poetry this week. And then, somehow, in a swoosh, I was there. Meaning only that it was possible. I really meant to spend some time looking at poetic forms and trying out some new things for inspiration. Maybe next week… Lauren’s prompts…

Mom’s Cookbook

Welcome to the April 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Family Recipes This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants are sharing their recipes, their stories, their pictures, and their memories. *** Growing up in a large family, ethnic…

Gratitude Makes a Comeback!

2013! World didn’t end in 2012 and now it’s time to continue counting blessings. (I started this post in January…April seems like a reasonable time to finish it.) Around December last year, lots of people were talking about doing a gratitude jar for the whole year and that was the idea I really liked. So…

Poetry Week One – “Prepare”

I am not a poet. I have no idea *how* to write poetry. So, what could be more fun than diving into writing a poem a day in April. Maybe my lack of actual knowledge and technique will free me to enjoy and not get bogged down in whether it’s “right”. It’s already an exercise…

Wordless Wednesday: Puppy Love

We were puppy sitting over spring break…  Story time… and then bed time…

about my sister on april 2nd

I”ve written quite a bit about the loss of my niece, Rita. The main post is Remembering Rita. But for today, on the anniversary of her passing, I’m going to write a little bit about my sister who is the most amazing and loving person I know. I’ll keep it short because she will squirm…

My Silly Valentine

My Hubby made this for me. I LOVE it! This is kind of how I see myself… with a size appropriate head, of course. Who knew I could move like that?! Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab! **Please note, regarding JibJab… It’s totally fun, but after you make something you get hit with…

All’s Fair at a Craft Fair….

I did my first Craft Fair. Had a booth and laid it all out there. I also was smart enough to have a good friend by my side which made the outcome irrelevant from the start. Which was a good thing since financially it was a bust. Pretty much for everyone, I think. (Photo: I’m…

Update in the form of a Rant

Yes, I’m nuts, feeling totally overwhelmed and crazed. Basically happy though. I’m having my peri-menopausal PMS and it’s kicking my butt yet again. It’s like there’s no one in charge down there! The inmates, in the form of aging hormones, are truly running the asylum. That may well be all I have to say… I…

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