Sunday Musings—How I define JOY

January 22, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Sometimes in my writing I’ll mix up joy and contentment. I’ve even used them interchangeably in conversation, but In my heart, I believe they are two different states of being. Joy is happiness over something new that is often unexpected. For example, if I receive a huge amount of money or an enormous gift from […]

What Saturdays Meant to Me

January 21, 2023.Reading time 9 minutes.

I’m on a mission to blog 30 days nonstop. Today is number 20. It’s been REAL! Saturday has always been my favorite day. Both my parents worked for much of my childhood, but on Saturday, they became like kids. My father would always turn up the radio or record player on Saturday mornings and he’d […]

How We Spent National Popcorn Day

January 20, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Avatar: The Way of The Water Did you celebrate National Popcorn Day, yesterday? The Emagine movie theater that my husband and I belong to served free popcorn in honor of the day (the link at the bottom explains the new trend). We were each handed small, overflowing bags which were more than enough. At the […]

Be Careful In There!

January 19, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Proactive tips to keep you safe in your home I’m not Suzy Homemaker and I’m not proficient in elder care. However, as I age, I see situations around the house I had paid little attention to. I haven’t fallen yet (knock on wood), and the tips here should make falling a far-off possibility. However, now […]