The lunar eclipse on January 31, 2018 was the first to coincide with a Blue Moon – a second full moon in one month – in North America in over 150 years. Why does the moon turn red? The Moon does not have any light of its own—it shines because its surface reflects sunlight. During … Continue reading
Hello 2018! Yes, I know it’s 19 days into 2018 and that most people pick their word on or by the 1st day of January. I tried. I really did. The problem was that I couldn’t let go of my word from last year. For the last 3 years, My One Word has been related … Continue reading
2017 When it came time to pick my one word for 2017; I was stumped. There are lots of things I need to work on. –I need to stop apologizing for things that aren’t my fault. — I need to live in the moment and not worry so much about the present (or past). –I … Continue reading
These words have been floating around in my head for a few months. To be truthful, I’m not sure where the words came from because though I’ve felt this way in the past — I don’t now. I decided to share this poem even though it feels rather personal. I’m sharing because life throws some … Continue reading
How It Started Recently, my hubby and I have gotten hooked on a series we found on Netflix called Heartland. The series has really touched our hearts. You should give it a try if you like horses and family stories. This is the description from the website: Set against the stunning vistas of the Alberta … Continue reading
Fireworks have always amazed me. I love the magic of the bursting colors in the sky and the booming sounds that follow. The display seems even better when the fireworks are over a lake or in an echoing canyon. This Fourth of July, we were happy to watch from the edge of a boat dock … Continue reading
We were driving down Texas Highway 377 and lucked upon a Saturday celebration in Collinsville, Texas. There was live music, food vendors, merchandise booths and a car show. With roots dating back to the 1850s, Collinsville is a true small Texas town. They have a population of 1650, one high school and lots of Texas pride. … Continue reading
A few years ago, I stopped making New Year’s Resolutions. Instead, I began choosing one word to focus on throughout the year. Last year, I also added a goal to help me focus on my one word. My one word last year was “Joy” and my goal was “Finding Joy Everyday”. Finding Joy Everyday was … Continue reading
Buying or making a new ornament for the Christmas tree every year is one of my favorite family traditions. The tradition started the year we got married when one of my close friends gave us an ornament for our tree. It was just a little wooden ornament attached to a present; but it represented our new … Continue reading
Happy November! I found this quote today and thought it was a good one for the 1st day of November. I don’t know about you; but I find myself so busy during the holiday season that I forget to stop and enjoy it. I’m going to print this and put it on the wall in … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 