I NEVER thought I would see the day when life as we know it would screech to a halt in the face of a global pandemic, but here we are. As I sit inside looking out, everything looks exactly the same. The trees, mountains, sky, but the reality is that it's anything BUT the same. My husband, Mike, and I have been in self-quarantine for almost 3 weeks. We have not had any symptoms of any illness, but thought it prudent to sequester away from the possibilities. We have only gone o

My favorite Christmas song is, Carol of the Bells. I don't quite know what it is that attracts me. Maybe it's the glorious harmonies, the fast paced beat or the lyrics, but one thing is for sure, no matter the rendition, I love it. From classic to new age and beyond, every version has an appeal that draws me in. This year the fusing of Christmas music into my brain began in October, and like a child trying to stay off the naughty list, I promise it wasn't my fault! Before the

I will tell you right up front, I #believe in #miracles, and after these last several weeks, I believe in them even more. First of all, let me share what my spring expectation was; a temperate, cloudless spring sky filled with birds, the smell of lilacs and beautiful temperatures that would lead into a perfectly calm and windless summer. That is always the way it is, right? NOT! This year has turned out to be the 2nd wettest season on record for our state, #greyclouds, #thund

I had become #timid and #weak.