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i was reminded of my purpose, but not until later
I wrote an entire blog last night and for some reason, it did not save. This is the 3rd time this has happened to me. When will I ever learn? As usual, I will use this as a learning experience, but furthermore, an opportunity to ask God if what I wrote needed to be changed. It sucks to have so many feelings and emotions because when you do, you want to get them out right away. Like NOW! Not like now, as in right now - but I mean this hypothetically. Last night I was writi
Nov 256 min read


the natural high
I'm not sure what is happening but I cannot decide if I am annoyed by it, grateful for it or just not ready to let go. Last weekend I did not want to drink. Highly unusual. I tried to have a drink while I was cleaning house and I suddenly got the 'blech' from it and tossed it. I resorted to coffee. Then on Sunday evening around 7 my daughter came home and I was so happy about it, I ran upstairs and grabbed a seltzer and began to drink it. I went to the grocery store and came
Nov 87 min read


no longer
Sometimes, I actually think I look pretty; other times I feel like such a worn down ... human and look like it terribly. I dislike those...
Oct 46 min read


me ... still
I am so effing sad, depressed, lonely and exhausted. Not physically exhausted but mentally and emotionally. Does this mean, when you see...
Sep 2111 min read


me on meloncholy
My puppy, Bentley. My little buddy. He does provide contentment to me. 💛 By the time you get to the end of this, you are probably...
Sep 197 min read


me and salvation
A Salvation Post - Being even more bold than the alcohol post. What’s gotten into me?! (Written Wednesday, September 17, 2025) I went to...
Sep 194 min read


me and alcohol
I was actually still sick this day but determined to get my butt outside and mow at least part of the pasture. I've been sick since last...
Sep 89 min read


labor day weekend
Another new stage. The two older girls are gone and spending the weekend together- therefore it is just Clara and I. On Saturday, Clara...
Sep 15 min read


my own worse critic
I am my own worse and terrible critic. I cannot seem to be happy with myself. I feel like I don't do enough. When at the gym, I wish I...
Aug 183 min read


the beds ...
I drove to work this morning with the music on repeat of two songs. Superheroes by The Script and It Don't Hurt Like It Used To by Billy...
Aug 145 min read


depression and alcohol
I told a friend who encouraged me to do more writing that I do my best writing when I am feeling depressed … or anxious. I found this...
Jul 278 min read


happy then not
My new plant stand with all my plants I am learning to take care of. The stand was actually a clothing hanger my middle daughter made. ...
Jun 116 min read


not as clear cut as you think
I want to say something about this post that I saw a couple weeks ago. (In photos) I’ve tried to let it go from my mind as much as...
Jun 17 min read


first diary
Tonight as I was looking for something in the garage attic I came across a tub that had many old Peanuts books of mine. I was relieved...
Feb 96 min read
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