by Joanne | Aug 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Usually. A quick peek at the definition tells me it is to follow the ordinary course of things or events (from the Merriam-Webster...
by Joanne | Aug 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Given the choice of writing utensils, I would always choose a pencil. In my opinion, they slow better on paper than ink, and smudge less. I keep pencils until they are no longer able to be sharpened. Most people who know me, also know my love of pencils. But there is...
by Joanne | Aug 12, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
When you go on vacation as a family, finding quiet space or time can be a challenge. There always seems to be conversation surrounding you, or a TV on in the common spaces. Such was the scenario recently. And then we came home. The quiet was welcomed as I created...
by Joanne | Aug 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Scene. A play is comprised of several scenes, or smaller episodes which make up the entirety of the story. Life is very much...
by Joanne | Aug 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
We have four grandchildren – three granddaughters and our fourth, a grandson. I had the privilege of watching my first three granddaughters while their parents worked. This meant they were with me at least four days a week. It also meant they came to know me. It will...
by Joanne | Jul 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s been quite a summer of hot and humid weather. The hum of air conditioning brings pleasant and needed relief to those of us who find ourselves uncomfortable. But a quick look out our front window tells me not everything is unhappy with the weather. The hydrangeas...
