Tube Tops & Turtlenecks

I have been on a writing hiatus. Some of that comes from being busy trying to ‘move’ in to our house that has and is becoming home. Some of it comes from just being tired at the end of the day. Some of it comes from feeling heavy from life and some of the lemons it has thrown our way. And some of it comes from not always knowing what to write. What to write. For me, this blog has been a way to express myself. A way to share, a way to unburden, a way to connect, a way to be creative, a way to not feel alone. However, I am also realizing that by sharing, I become vulnerable and perhaps make others vulnerable too. So it makes me afraid. Afraid to write. Afraid to share of my life in case it – u

Crazy Thoughts that Meander through My Brain Have you ever… Been a little envious of some of the beautiful actresses on TV – in your age bracket – when they do a shower scene? I’m not talking a total nude shower scene – just those scenes where you see their head and the water is running off their hair and face. They all look so beautiful with the glistening water and the hair all plastered back. Well, ladies!! I have discovered in my new home that because of the way our shower is set-up, you actually get a slight reflection of yourself on the one side – right where your head lines up. AND I will tell you right now… on behalf of women everywhere… I looked just as hot as those women did! Yep.

So here we are - probably a week since we last sat together. So why have I been ignoring you? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to - there just hasn't been much to say. Which doesn't mean that we can't just sit comfortably in silence. Let's try that... (this is silence) Yes. A good friend is the kind that can appreciate sitting in silence with you. That's me in the picture on an extremely good hair, skin, figure, lips, hand, glasses sort of day. (not). But I do want to keep you uptodate on reno's and my pops. Renos: Well, we have moved in but still no kitchen - so many boxes sit downstairs unopened. You know it is getting to be a sad state of affairs when your daughters are excited about you buying a

So many times we - I - think that it is in the big things where we see/feel the most excitement or progress. When I am finished everything in the house - if it was all done at once, then that would be fantastic. If could just take a big trip somewhere amazing like Europe or Fargo - then that would be IT! If my dad could be cured of cancer with a miraculous miracle then... And all those things would be fantastic and would create great memories and feelings - I am not going to deny that. However, those big things are few and far between. But in between the big things, I can't forget those little moments - those stolen moments of joy. It has sometimes been in the smallest moments that my heart

So an interesting weekend was had. It all began just prior to this past weekend… As you are all aware we are doing some renovating!! If you are not aware, you better back up a few blogs. So we were at the point last week when kitchen install had begun. Unfortunately, there were a few glitches in the process. Fortunately, Signature Décor has done a fabulous job of looking after us and other than waiting a little longer, all was looked after. So let’s jump to Friday, the 2nd day that our kitchen installers were there. Over lunch I drove over to the house to let them know where the pulls/knobs went and it was looking great. Countertops were going in and looked fabulous!! So I left very excited