Eleven of the first 16 weekends of 2018 have had significant rainfall. As of early this week, my neck of the woods has gotten about 29 inches of rain, and …
Dear Diary 2018: Week 15
Saturday, April 7th: Today looked a lot like it would be the day for great-nephew to arrive. I stayed home this day in case I had to rush to Memphis …
Walking in Memphis
I had a several hours to kill in Memphis, a camera, and a boy who was up for exploring so we asked Google where we should go. Martyrs Park looked …
Dear Diary 2018: Week 14
When you last heard from me, I had just finished up week one of boot camp. Also, a whole week at the gym, some days morning and night. That was …
Boot Camp Week 1
In an attempt to jump start my recently slowed down fitness routine, I signed myself up for a six week boot camp at my local gym. I was a little …
Dear Diary 2018: Week 12 and 13
I let myself get a little behind and I really don’t like it when that happens. Most often the blog suffers when I have school work to catch up on. …
The Outtakes of 2017
2017!? Who still even remembers that year? Well, I remember it like it was yesterday and not almost four months ago. In fact most of these pictures seem to me …
A Start at Beekeeping
The bees are already out. I stepped on one a couple of weeks ago. I felt really bad about this afterwards but it wasn’t until my foot was at the …
Dear Diary 2018: Week 11
I did a little more this week than just spending time over here working on the aesthetics of the blog. It was spring break, and I did just what I …
What I Like and Don’t Like About the Fitbit Alta HR
I’m not a stranger to Fitbits. I’m actually wearing my third one. Last May, I replaced my Fitbit Charge HR, the older model, for a new Alta HR. The reason …
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Dear Diary 2018: Week 10
Another week to file away into the Diary archives, and you want to know what? I spent almost all my time this week over here on the computer messing with …
My Cotton and Steel Closet
I can’t get over this material! Not only is it so pretty, but also it drapes well and is so easy to work with. Rayon has never been that nice …
Rejoice for the Day 