You’re Gonna Be Ok

This morning I got a message from my bluebird of happiness. She’s like coming home, like that first sip of chai tea or that favorite blanket. And she shook me out of my self imposed silence. Disclaimer…this blog will make some of you think you need to go out and buy nails for my coffin….

Into the Light

When I first met Chris, his niece (soon to be my niece) Brittany was just a little blond pixie with a sassy mouth and attitude. She had her uncle and anyone else that knew her wrapped around her finger. And she knew it. Over the years Brittany would come to stay with us many times….

Merry Christmas

2022 is coming to a close. There have been highs and there have been lows. This year was especially difficult but here we are still standing. This year we’ve seen loss, births, breakdowns, laughter, and each of us have questioned “How much more can I take?” Turns out we are stronger than we ever knew…

New Chapter, New Book

I love books. I love reading books. I love the smell of books. I even love editing books. What I don’t like is the not knowing. I have never liked surprises and I don’t like not knowing what happens. So easy fix. I read the first chapter….and then I read the last. Does Mr Darcy…