I grew up in a family that had three girls. I was the middle girl, so I got the hand-me-downs from my older sister. As you can imagine, I was not thrilled with this. Like everyone else, I like to pick out my own wardrobe; but, this was not the time when many children wereContinue reading “The Pink Coat”
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As I write, sunlight leaks through the oak canopy. Branches stir the air lazily, like spoons in lattes. It is damp, as it poured last evening. We were cooking out and managing the process with a golf umbrella. We still got soaked; but, the meat survived! Of course the tank had to be changed inContinue reading
Good Morning Campers!It is Thursday, and sooo close to the weekend! I thought that a couple of good quotes would get us through the day. Regret is an appalling waste of energy; you can’t build on it, it’s only good for wallowing in.–Katherine MansfieldFinancial Tip: If you have been in therapy for the last fifteenContinue reading
Howdy Neighbors! I was thinking today about how pig-headed I am, and how I come by it naturally! Everyone in my family is getting more and more set in their ways–including yours truly! Although this trait can be tough for others to deal with, it is something that keeps us going and going–like the EnergizerContinue reading
I was perched on my front porch this morning, when I happened to think that I was “enthroned” on that white wicker chair. All of a sudden, my spine got straighter, my attitude changed, and I felt like I was a queen surveying her subjects. It was a wonderful feeling. I think you should tryContinue reading
GOING TO THE MOUNTAINS!
Helloooo!We are off to the mountains of western North Carolina, today! I will be breathing some fresh, cool air, and listening to the birds sing. A little quiet is a rare thing for me. If I can find it! This is the only way to refresh and realign my spirit. Writing usually follows this. TakeContinue reading “GOING TO THE MOUNTAINS!”
It’s Friday! Let’s Celebrate the Women We Are!Ladies, Did you have a good week? Are you ready for the weekend? I know I am! Women work so hard and are sometimes so unappreciated. I wanted to make your day, today. So enjoy the poem and remember to take some time to pat your self onContinue reading
Happy Mother’s Day! This is a wonderful time to acknowledge our mothers, our surrogate mothers, mentors, and the mother within us all! Today we should celebrate women and their role in keeping mankind alive. I really believe that is something that we are hard-wired to do–protect the species! So far we have done it, althoughContinue reading
Good Day to All! What does that phrase mean to you? Obviously, it is a wish for the good will of others, that they may have a pleasant day. But, do we put any effort into that ourselves? We probably do not expend much time designing a amenable day or give a thought to doingContinue reading
Have you found your joy?
In this age of running around trying to keep our heads above water, have we given any thought to creating joy in our lives? Yes, it sounds like a luxury; but, maybe it should be a necessity? First we have to figure out what joy means to us, personally. So, make a list. Include someContinue reading “Have you found your joy?”
Dancing Forth!
Good Day to All! I do feel that there is a spring awakening afoot in my writer’s soul. Do you feel it too? It is similar to the feeling that I get in the new year, the one that makes us write resolutions. It is high time for me to get out there. I getContinue reading “Dancing Forth!”
Greetings Friends! Welcome to joan’s zone! It is spring and the birds are nesting. I was in Western North Carolina last week. We had snow–on no! However, it melted and did not seem to jeopardize the new blossoms. Please join me in celebrating the end of winter and the spring of new beginnings. Ciao! JoanContinue reading
Joan Ellen Gage 