Friendships are far more important than we often give them credit for. They enrich our days, support us during difficult times, and add laughter and perspective to our lives. Yet many people unintentionally narrow their circle of friends as they age, surrounding themselves almost exclusively with people who are roughlyContinue Reading
There are seasons in life when the budget tightens, the margins shrink, and suddenly every coin and choice matters. Few people would deliberately sign up for hardship. And I certainly wouldn’t wish poverty on anyone. Yet many people who have experienced living on very little, even briefly, often say itContinue Reading
At the beginning of last summer an ant got into my laptop. The next thing I knew I did not have use of the A C F N and X keys. Not to mention a few numbers and symbols. Life on a busted computer ground to a snails pace. EmailsContinue Reading
Shorter days equal project days in my household. Usually starting around November, with so much more darkness, let alone colder temperatures, it is a very real excuse to stay indoors and tackle those indoor projects. Certainly this can be a list of those practical mends, fixing a squeaky door, sewingContinue Reading
I grew up in a home where just about everything meant something. That is there was a memory associated with it. It wasn’t always my memory, but there was definitely some special meaning for someone in the family. Fast forward to today and I have learned about, what I willContinue Reading
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