Happy New Year 2023! It's hard to believe another year is upon us.  We celebrated quietly at home.  A finger food spread, a board game and a toast with sparkling apple cider.  At some point we weren't sure we would make it to the midnight hour and contemplated using another time zone to c…

I used to write out my monthly goals and found these type of posts helpful and it feels good to have a focus on accomplishing a few things each month. January Goals: -:- set up and start blogging again -:- reading my Bible through the year  - taking notes throughout.  -:- family game nights -:- do …

Today marks the end of yet another year and a long delay since this space was created.  I've missed these pages. . . some may call it writer's block, but I believe it is more feeling inadequate or that I have not managed time too wisely and let far too many days pass without making this a…

I've spent far too many days in bed than I care to count anymore.  Back pain has been my enemy since I was a teen.  I've had more years with pain than without and I used to be able to push myself.  Lately, I can't.  I don't have the energy to fight.  So bed bound days have become …