There comes a time in every good veteran mother’s life when she must embark upon an arduous and difficult task. One that will be laden with bountiful tears and untold heartache. A bittersweet moment lavished in tender memories of days gone by; days that passed much more quickly than she anticipated for her grown children, who. were… Continue reading The Toy Retirement
Author: Carole
Daddy’s Tears
My heart fell heavy with anguish. I felt as if it would break in two at any moment. There HE was: My Daddy. And He was crying… I felt his pain like a dagger plunging deeply into my chest, ripping my heart out and laying it bare before the world, on the living room floor. It was an indescribable,… Continue reading Daddy’s Tears
Big Mac Attack
Cravings come in varied and sundry times. We have not the slightest clue when and how they will hit… I had just left a powerful women’s conference on the east side of Albuquerque, and this crazy craving hit me. It was lunch time and my stomach was making weird gurgling noises as if to say, FEED ME…Now! RIGHT… Continue reading Big Mac Attack
From the Give Away Box to the Closet
I purchased this fun Boho top at Dillard’s a few years ago. Sadly, with my infamous middle-aged weight gain, I noticed it getting progressively tighter, making it uncomfortable to wear. Without a second thought, I threw my brand new to me—perfect boho beauty in my giveaway box out in the garage. A couple of days passed and I… Continue reading From the Give Away Box to the Closet
My Favorite Quote of All Time
Can I just say, I don’t think there has ever been a quote that has affected me more deeply, then this quote by Marianne Williamson… I thought it would be wonderful to unpack it so it really sinks in. I’m hoping it will reach into the depth of your soul, like it did mine! “Our… Continue reading My Favorite Quote of All Time