Through The Tulips

The past few days, we’ve been having what is considered a heat wave for this area.   Considering that I’m from the very deep South, temps in the mid to upper 70′s are definitely not something that I’d consider a heat wave, so I’ve actually been enjoying the weather.  It isn’t too cool, or too warm-  [...]

I was checking the weather a little earlier on my iPhone, and I noticed there was a drastic change in the temps over the next five days, in comparison to what they were saying yesterday.  I clicked the weather button again and again, convinced there was a mistake- but low-and-behold  the temps stayed where they [...]

My favorite guy graduated from school today.   I’m so proud of him!  He came home (I wasn’t allowed to attend, due to safety reasons because it was on company property) and couldn’t wait to show me his diploma.  They had also given him a couple of goodies – a pretty silver pen, and a usb [...]

I often find it interesting how certain events in our life find us at a crossroads where we are faced with the decision of which ‘road’ to take. Neither is necessarily the ‘wrong’ path, but one is usually more fruitful than the other. Truth is- in the past, 9 out of 10 times, I’d do [...]

“They” (they being Mr. Weatherman) say it’s going to be the warmest day of the week today- with temps around 75 degrees.   I know, I know-  it’s nothing compared to what’s happening at my parents place, with the high temp yesterday at the 100 degree mark, and that’s without the heat index by.  I’m sure [...]

I’ve spent the day doing exactly what I wanted to do- and that was catching up on emails, tv shows that I’d DVR’d and not had the opportunity to watch, plus writing a few letters, the old fashioned way. It has been a gorgeous day, and in spite of making plans to lounge in the [...]

The best things in life really aren’t “things” at all, but instead moments that bring a smile to our face, warmth to our souls, that leave heartprints on our lives. Todays “best things” include, but are definitely not limited to: Climbing the tower with my friend Vivi- all 465 steps. Lunch at the Stairway To [...]

Little things excite me. Some people think it’s silly, but I can’t help it. Sometimes some of the tiniest gestures make my day. Today has been one of those days when many small things have made for a great day. I’ll give you an example. We met with some friends who are in town visiting [...]

We finally received the call today that our car has arrived at the dealership, and now they have to get everything ready for us to pick it up.   Of course, that also means making sure they have the moolah in their account before we head over on Tuesday afternoon to pick it up, otherwise we [...]

Yep, you guessed it- some of the very best things in life are F-R-E-E, or at least pretty close to it. With summer a few days away, I thought it would be a great time to talk about some of my favorite affordable pleasures.   You know the ones-  those little things that we love, ohhh [...]