Category Archives: Personal Ponderings

Are you familiar with photo filters? If you’re on social media at all, you’ve definitely seen them. Filters can change the color shades of a photo. They can add sparkles and stars or even change our complexions. Some of them … Continue reading →

I knew he had filled his diaper but I was crossing my fingers that we could make it through the service. He seemed to be drifting to sleep in my lap and my busy toddler had settled into the car … Continue reading →

I’m trying to put down my phone. It’s hard. There’s so much on it than is more than a phone. In fact, I hardly use the phone portion of my phone; it’s a camera, a timer, a record-keeper, a recipe … Continue reading →

I’m doing something different this summer, and I wanted to include you in my challenge. With rising costs in every aspect of life, I am feeling the urgency of saving money even more. This summer I am going to look … Continue reading →

The other day Simeon and I were hanging out together and I said, “Simeon! Your birthday is on Sunday!” His little face exploded into a smile and he said, “It is?!” And then he shouted to everyone, “My burstday is … Continue reading →

Today is Mother’s Day. Since it isn’t my first one, I kept my expectations very low and only requested a picture with all 8 and time to write. The photo shoot was a circus and I’m writing this blog in … Continue reading →

Hello Readership, I am working on a blog post that has been simmering in my mind for a few weeks; I am taking a little rabbit trail to share my hobby shops with you. At a time like this when … Continue reading →

Here we are again: another birthday and you’re one year older than I can believe. This birthday seems extra poignant to me because you’re now only two birthdays away from being a decade in age. And two isn’t very much. … Continue reading →

The first week of March I celebrated another year of life. The next day I birthed a new life. Two days later I had a brush with death and spent several days in the hospital, including three days in the … Continue reading →