Thankful Thursdays

Some “Tamiami Trail” thoughts (because I travel that long road west-bound a lot, as you may know). One of the toughest periods of my life was that 4-year span during my mother’s illness. I felt so overwhelmed and lost about … Continue reading

Thankful Thursdays

A couple of days ago, I came across a bit of writing which I think I’m going to print and place by my night stand. Better yet, print, cut out and stick to my forehead while I sleep so my … Continue reading

Thankful Thursdays

When I was a kid, I thought things were always falling from trees. At least that’s what my mother made it sound like. “Eso se cae de la mata,” she often would say. And I’d be like “Huh, what’s falling … Continue reading

Thankful Thursdays

Do you talk to yourself?  I do. 🙋🏻‍♀️  Who doesn’t, right? What are your conversations about? I can tell you mine range from what-ifs to self-butt kickings to pats in the back. Yeah no, the chats can get exhausting, guys. … Continue reading

Thankful Thursdays

Incredible how Ash Wednesday sneaks up on us every year. Once again, time for us to reorient ourselves and gain proper perspective on things. This season of Lent, let’s not only concentrate on repentance, almsgiving and what we give up, … Continue reading

Thankful Thursdays

Don’t want to jinx it (is there such a thing?), but February 2023 and I’m still working remote twice a week. Thankful for that. It’s the little not-so-little things that make a difference. What not so little things are you … Continue reading

Thankful Thursdays

Food for thought: There are years that ask questions and years that answer. Ain’t that the truth! Plenty of question marks in my year so far and we are barely two months into it. How’s yours going? If 2023 is … Continue reading

Thankful Thursdays

I could fill today’s post with so many words about her. Or so I thought. As of this minute, those words elude me. All that comes to mind are images. And I can’t stop smiling. Nervous Nelly won our hearts … Continue reading

Thankful Thursdays

I’ve never felt my “life” clock ticking faster than I do now. And with every tick-tock, a heightened sense of urgency to live. Wow, guys, like no time to waste, really. Living with a sense of urgency (not to be … Continue reading

Thankful Thursdays

And speaking of milestones, here’s another big one – – this Sunday we’ll be celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary (39 together). Wow, what a ride! Fortunately for us, we enjoy roller coasters. More important, though, is the fact that the … Continue reading