I’ve lived in the house that I am currently in for the last 29 years. Over those years, we’ve done a lot of remodeling, as well as expanded, as we have added on a couple of times. Recently, my husband removed some paneling from a wall and discovered this: Someone, at some time, more than…
Guest post by Joyce Wilson When you find yourself staying in more, focusing on a hobby can stave off boredom and widen your skillset. Learning something new enhances many different aspects of your life, so select a hobby that helps you achieve your personal goals and enjoy these benefits. Here are some tips to help…
Guest post by Joyce Wilson Self-care has been a buzzword for several years now. It has been promoted by everyone from fitness experts and health professionals to marketers of various products and services. While the concept may carry different definitions depending on whom you ask, on a fundamental level, self-care entails caring for one’s physical,…
The New Year is officially underway, and the first month of the new year is already coming to an end. If a New Year’s resolution was made on January 1st, there is an 80% chance that it will be abandoned by now. If you’re in the 50% of the population that doesn’t make New Year’s…
I love motorcycles; especially the ones that rumble down the road, making a sound that you can’t confuse with anything else. A group of Harleys roaring down the road is a sight and sound that beholds me. I got this love from my dad. Growing up, he always had a motorcycle. When I was younger,…
Last weekend, I went to see ZZ Top in concert. Although I’ve been to many other concerts in the past, this was the first time for me to see ZZ Top. I heard that they put on an awesome show. I talked with others who had seen them several years ago during one of their…
I love quotes, and I came across one today that I wish we would all live by: We live in a diverse society-in fact, a diverse world-and we must learn to live in peace and with respect for each other. –Stan Lee Please show kindness to everyone; no matter who they are, or how different…
Nature gives us many signs that Spring is upon us. One sign of Spring when the tulips rise out of the dirt, and display their wonderful, natural beauty. To me, nature brings the most beautiful and fascinating wonders of this world. I have many flowers throughout my yard, and I have one patch of tulips…
What do you think of when you think of St. Patrick’s Day? Leprechauns, four-leaf clovers, the patron saint of Ireland, beer? St. Patrick’s Day can bring us thoughts of many different things, and beer plays a large role for many people. For these connoisseurs, St. Patrick’s Day is for beer lovers. Some people believe that…
February is the month of the Super Bowl, as well as the month for lover’s on Valentine’s Day. Both of those events last only one day though. If you want to celebrate the whole month, you can celebrate February being heart health month. Now that both the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day are over, it’s…