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An Old Hat Can Become A Bird’s New Nest

Spring is here and birds are anxiously scoping out places to build their nests.  Here’s an idea for not only recycling, but helping our feathered friends. After our mother passed on, we were left with a lot of her clothing and other personal items. Among those items...

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

When times seem tough, it can feel like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel.  But the light is there – it’s “always” there, but sometimes you have to look for it. The pandemic is a classic example.  Last spring things spiraled downward at a rapid rate.  Folks...

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Music Review: Midland, On The Rocks

Hailing from Dripping Springs, Texas, this country trio knocked me off my feet with their 2017 release, On the Rocks.  The trio consists of lead singer, Mark Wystrach, lead guitarist/vocalist, Jess Carson and bass player/vocalist, Cameron Duddy.  Their voices blend...

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Daily Thankfulness

In 1990 M.C. Hammer released his biggest hit song:  Pray.  This song was fantastic in so many ways.  It’s motivational, energetic and still relevant, especially in the world we live in today.  If you don’t know the song or haven’t heard it in a while, re-visit it on...

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Interview with Ellen Byron & Maria DiRico

It’s a double good time when I get to interview two great authors rolled into one!  Yes, I’m talking about Ellen Byron, author of Cajun Country Mysteries and who is also Maria DiRico, author of the Catering Hall Mystery series.  No matter which series you read and...

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Count Your Blessings One by One

A relative of mine who is going through very hard times reminded me of the song we all sang together in Sunday school when we were kids:  Count Your Blessings.  She leans on this song to help her get through tough times and to bring calmness and peace into her...

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What’s In Your Toolbox?

Sometimes we all feel like life is dragging us down.   These days we can feel “off kilter” for so many reasons.  Health, finances, unemployment, loneliness, etc. etc.  For many, it can be a challenging and worrying time, particularly this year. But when you’re...

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