I Am Not an Artist

I hear this all the time. I hear this from people who are the most creative and inspirational. Everyone is an artist in some way. Some of my best experiences are with people who don’t claim to be an artist. My favorite art is created by children. They should always be encouraged and praised, whether

We Are The Shamrocks!

High school reunions can be overwhelming. Where can I get some Botox quick? I thought as I looked in the mirror for the umpteenth time. I should have started getting ready sooner, like a year ago, but too late now. Maybe we should have all worn our uniforms. I asked Peyton if my dress was

When Bugs were Ugly

In 1996 when we moved here to Fairview, I could easily squash a bug, any bug. I could watch our Golden Retriever toss gophers into the air until they didn’t want to play anymore. Then our Sheltie would eat them, crunch, crunch. I could not bear that now, I would have to rescue this snack

Lazy Days of Summer

Yep, I know I have my own blog, but how can I sit at the computer when Animal Planet is on? Then there is my favorite soap opera Dogs of our Lives…I wish I could use Mom’s laptop, but I drool. Yesterday I saw a jackrabbit in the yard. Can you believe it????That is the

What a Trip

It feels like yesterday that this photo was taken. I was a nervous wreck when Christopher started driving ( at about two years old.) Time flies, but it seemed like forever for Peyton to get his license. Here we go. Can’t wait to see what the future holds …….

Once A Year

Once in a while, you may come across a group of people who just seem to click. I am involved in a group of artisans in Wilson County, who work together in order to put on an event that combines so much talent, it is destined to be something no one in Texas will want

An Island Away

You know how easy it is to meet someone these days, right? From the comfort of your PC, you can meet your new best friend. I for one met a few lifelong buddies who I would only know by their profile pics on facebook, but other sites like goodreads has introduced me to a whole

So Many Books, So Little Time

“Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing” quoted from To Kill A Mockingbird Trying to find some benefit to the sheer terror of not being able to run, I realized how lucky I am to be able to walk and then shortly after this revelation

The Six Rules of Maybe

A great book title by Deb Caletti.……Books are one of my many obsessions and this is one that I am going to read next. Read an excerpt here. Until I am lucky enough to get a copy, these are my own maybes, hopes and wishes…… 1. maybe I will go for a run if I