Reckless Beginnings

Today on my blog, I have a special guest to share with everyone. Please make welcome Tina Hogan Grant. She’s an author friend that I recently came in contact with on Social Media and I want you guys to meet her. She’s written a wonderful book titled, Reckless Beginnings, and I know you’ll enjoy it …

Carving Pumpkins History

Have you ever wondered why millions carve pumpkins each year for Halloween? Today on the blog I’ll share a link to some wonderful information and the history behind it. https://www.thoughtco.com/why-do-we-carve-pumpkins-on-halloween-3299443 Have a great Saturday, and share your pumpkin masterpieces below.

Autumn Beauty

I know I’ve been silent here on my blog for a long time, but I want to apologize. I lost my grandpa in May and have had some personal things pop up, but I plan to be here each week. Thank you for your support, it really means a lot to me even through the …

Summer Rain Poem

Today, I’d like to share a poem I wrote a few weeks ago while thinking back to rainy summer afternoons. I hope you enjoy!   “Summer Rain” Tiny rain droplets flow down the window pane coating the earth’s surface providing refreshing and coolness to blades of grass leaves sway in the wind, soaking the mist …

Dealing with the loss of a loved one

I want to say first, I’m sorry I’ve been absent from my blog the past week or so. My grandfather passed away in the late night hours of May 28th. It came as a shock and at first, my mind couldn’t comprehend, and it still doesn’t seem real that he’s gone. It’s been really hectic …

One With Nature

You’re probably looking at the title and thinking, “What in the world does that mean? Have you lost your mind?” No, not exactly. Usually, I spend my writing time in one of my two offices at home. One is in a separate part and the other is in my bedroom. This morning, as I started …

The Royal Wedding

  Did you watch the royal wedding on CBS this morning? I managed to watch a little and saw them ride in the carriage, which was beautiful. If you missed it, here’s a recap of today’s events. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been proclaimed husband and wife after pledging their love to one another at a fairytale …

A Mother’s Love Poem

A mother’s love is unconditional From the first cry to final moments of death A heart to love Hands to guide A shoulder to cry on Words of encouragement A true best friend Faithful companion until the end A soft loving touch Hands of discipline A guiding light through the darkness To show us the …

Happy Mother’s Day

  I want to take a minute to wish all the Mom’s a Happy Mother’s Day. This is a time to reflect and be thankful for our Mom. A Mother’s love is unconditional, and I’m thankful for my Mother. She’s been there through the bumpy and smooth parts of my life and encouraged me to …

Family History

Don’t you just love finding old records of your family maybe that’d been stored away for years? I recently found a few things about my family members. Through my local Library (Galax-Carroll Regional Library), they offer a free service to their patrons through Ancestry’s Family Search. While sitting in my office one day, I clicked …