I've always been a goal-setter, a person who visualizes and affirms and all that other stuff.  For the most part, these methods have served me well--I am, after all, living the dream that little Northport girl believed in so fiercely.  On my next birthday, I will be a...

It was a lovely one.  Mom, brother Jerry, sister Pam and I all sat down together for a quiet lunch at this very kitchen table, with only one member missing--our sister, Sally.  We did a lot of laughing and catching up, and some remembering, too.  Hadn't seen Pam in a...

Where does the time go??? A week ago today, I was getting ready to fly to Oregon to visit my sister Sally and her wonderful family.  Suddenly, it was a whole week ago???  Hard to believe. I've started the new book, "Big Sky River", and while the first chapter always...

Thanks to my hair crew, I'm presentable again.  At least for a month or so.  🙂 The weather today is so glorious, it cheers a winter-weary heart.  I've spent much of my morning quiet time just admiring it, and also savoring my coffee in the pretty new cup I bought in...

My hair has reached the crisis point.  I think I qualify for a national disaster grant.  🙂  Can you guess what's on the schedule for today?  That's right--my trusty hair-stylist and colorist are riding to the rescue.  And it's none too soon--my hair is in open...

Today's weather is so gorgeous.  It makes me want to sing the whole score of "Oklahoma".  (You do not want this to happen.) One song I could burst into with impunity is Happy Birthday--to my gorgeous niece, Samantha, who is whooping it up in Las Vegas even as we...

Was fantastic! Where do I start?  I flew to Portland and, while I was waiting for Sally, I bought four shirts and a pair of shoes.  And this was BEFORE I even left the airport. She and I went to visit my niece, Samantha, where she works, and it was a real kick to see...

I'm off to visit my sister, Sally, and her family in Oregon. Tell you all about it when I get back!

I never watch this program live--I always seem to be doing something else when it's on--but I Tivo every episode.  Last night I watched the season finale, and I heard something I'd like to write on my office wall in big letters.   Bishop T.D. Jakes said, "What you...

Yes, I'm definitely writing.  🙂  I expect to finish this book on Friday--I can hardly believe it. I've been using my spare time, recently at least, to work in my art journal.  Unlike my written journal, it's not private, and I hope to post some pictures of it soon,...

Alas, it's finally May!   YES!  Can peonies be far behind????  Bernicie is antsy, waiting for her barn escort to arrive.  🙂  It will be at least half an hour, but she is ready to go.  Who needs breakfast?  Bring on the meecy-mices! Like Garth Brooks, I often thank...

Well, I had the wonderful, restorative weekend I'd planned for myself.  I managed to brave Costco on Friday afternoon--it was still crazy-busy--but now I've laid in my bushel of Splenda, etc.  🙂 Sa  turday morning, Bernicie and I made our usual jaunt to the barn.  I...