When I was sixteen, I met a girl who would eventually become my best friend. Our first "date" (what do you call it when you go places with a friend, anyway?) was to the mall. She drove. Her driving left a lot to be desired. There was a lot of swerving and drifting. Speeding up and slowing down. As I look back on it, her driving was a metaphor for our friendship. She was always battling ...
a few things that make me jump for joy! #NaBloPoMo
I jump for joy over many things. Though I wouldn't say I am easily excitable. And, I don't actually jump. It's more like my heart is fluttering a little extra. The Boy picking up his toys without me prompting him. The Texan bringing me flowers just because. Not ruining a new recipe. Sunny days at the beach. A great book. Planning a vacation. It's the simple things in life that make me jump ...
nurturing your marriage| the mommy mindset
We all know that nurturing your marriage is important. It is even more important when you have children and your "couple time" is often pushed to the side. This week, I got together with a few of the ladies from The Mommy Mindset to discuss making time for marriage. Valerie: Doing things as a family and also making time for date night. We really try to make time for each other each night ...
Things to do this weekend on Cape Cod
There are plenty of fun things going on around the Cape this weekend! If you're here visiting, or live locally, be sure to check out some of these events. The Artist Shanties at the Hyannis Harbor are open for the season. The shanties offer a unique setting to enjoy the works of many local Cape Cod artists. If you're lucky enough, you may catch an artist at work! The shanties are open ...
allowing new friends into my circle
I am an introvert. That must be why I enjoy blogging, I can do it in my own space and not be bothered by others. I am also the daughter of a retired Police Chief. That means that I am extremely cautious of everyone, and suspect that everyone is "up to something". Both of these things make it difficult for me to accept new people and to easily make friends. When we moved from Orlando, I left ...
Is a dedicated server the right choice for me?
It's hard to believe that nearly a year has gone by since my blog became self-hosted! Yahoo, Me! This year has been quite an adventure, and I am pleased with how much my blog has grown in that time. As I think about my renewal options, I am wondering if a dedicated server is the right option for me. I have monitored my traffic closely during the last six months, and have noticed a steady ...