My 2 Cents Worth and Other Stuff

  • Libraries Speak Volumes

    My plan for the day was simple. I was going to drop off my ballot at the drop box and join the local public library (conveniently located in one location) and then visit the local apothecary. So, I set out… Continue reading

    Libraries Speak Volumes
  • Until the Sun Shines, Daddy.

    Daddy left earth today, December 4, 2022 at 3:12pm. Saturday morning he was moved from home hospice to inpatient hospice. He said he was there to go meet Jesus. Grady and I were able to stay the day and the… Continue reading

    Until the Sun Shines, Daddy.
  • A Day on Walnut Ridge

    True wealth isn’t found in the inanimate, but in the living. Continue reading

    A Day on Walnut Ridge
  • Announcement

    “Everybody wants to be courageous. Few hope for the terrible opportunities to demonstrate courage.” Continue reading

    Announcement
  • Hugs!

    This morning, in a “Let’s Live Happy” study group I am blessed to be a part of, our leader asked us to list three things for which we are thankful. First, it is difficult to limit it to three things!… Continue reading

    Hugs!
  • A Few of My Favorite Books

    I recently completed this book. It has risen to the top of my favorite list. When telling my Mom and sister about this book I started crying. I had no idea it had had that much of an impact on… Continue reading

    A Few of My Favorite Books
  • Quarantine Upside Down Apple Pear Cake

    The pears were going to go bad if I didn’t do something with them. I really wanted to make a sort of Tarte Tartin. So, I pulled out my recipe books and hit Pinterest. Nothing really caught my eye, so… Continue reading

    Quarantine Upside Down Apple Pear Cake
  • My First Friend

    Childhood friendships don’t always last forever, but the memories of these friendships often do.  Some memories leave an indelible mark upon the pages of our lives. They help shape the person we are to become. Little images of my childhood… Continue reading

    My First Friend
  • Waxing Nostalgic

    I believe many memories are established in the heart because of time spent together. Spend time with your children, your grandchildren, parents and grandparents. And if you have them, your great-grandparents. And to our older generation I say, “You matter!”… Continue reading

    Waxing Nostalgic
  • The Footprint of an Influencer

    “Influencer” is a buzz word I din’t like. But I’ve lived enough years to know when something gets under my skin like a sticker under my fingernail I need to pray about it, figure out the reason it bothers me… Continue reading

    The Footprint of an Influencer