About four or five years after moving into our current home we discovered a swarm of Yellowjackets had built a home in a hollow section of the frame of our house. They were getting in and out where the siding no longer met. Since their hive and pathway was on our front porch, we were …
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Too Many Plans and Dreams to Be Slowed Down by Fibromyalgia
Recently my 13 year old daughter told me, "I really admire Grandma. Even though she is old and has a difficult time getting around, she gets out and does the things she loves to do." Wow! What an amazing observation from my daughter and what a wonderful gift my mom has unknowingly passed onto my …
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Reusable Bags Great for Christmas Shopping
Although most grocery stores have become accustomed to customers bringing in their own bags, retail stores have not. I do most of my shopping online as I find that to be more pleasurable than going out shopping, but a few things had to be purchased from the mall and elsewhere. When I mentioned to the cashiers that I had …
Thank you to Helen at Pens and Needles for the Sugar Doll Award. What a fun way to concentrate on something other than RA! Plus, it is a nice way to learn something new about each other. I like that - community building. I have enjoyed reading new things about my RA blogger friends.Part of …
No Copies Wanted!
It's a funny thing about growing up. When Sophia was younger she wanted to be just like her momma. She told me often that she hoped she would be short like me, our hair was cut in a similiar style and a few short years ago we had matching pajamas which had to be worn …
Positive Energy from Gifts
When I initially entered the blogger world my own world seemed to be constantly changing and I wanted a place to share those changes without bombarding my family and friends through emails and phone calls. What I never imagined when I started blogging was that I would find unbelievable support and friendship from fellow bloggers. …
Change is Hard
Change is hard. Sometimes you know it is time to make the changes and in your heart you know they will benefit you in the long run, but it doesn't make those changes any easier.This morning I was a little frustrated with my husband because of some changes we are trying to make. Fortunately, I …
When I Grow Up I Want To…..
I have always felt like I had callings in life - things I was meant to do. When I taught elementary school, it felt right. I knew I was good and I felt like I was meant to be where I was at the time. My unique experiences while teaching helped guide me to who …
Seven Things I Love
Heather of Life, Gluten Free tagged me with a meme and the Kreativ Blogger award.For the meme, list seven things you love, in no particular order and then tag seven others to do the same. Below is my list of my seven favorite things and then the seven bloggers that I have tagged to do …
Celebrating "The Curse"
For many woman, their period is considered "the curse". Although I wouldn't say it is always an enjoyable event, I can never think of it as a "curse". Women have amazing bodies that have the potential to create and nourish life and this is just part of the beautiful process. I have always tried to …
The Life and Adventures of Cateepoo 