Out in my yard today… it is a sunny, but cold 22 degrees.  Brrrrr!  Thankfully the wind is not blowing. I’m grateful for… the start of a new year, peppermint white mochas, and my fireplace. One of my favorite things… sitting outside in our hot tub on a cold, clear night and looking up at the stars.  As I look at those bright twinkles in the sky I am reminded that I am a part of something so much bigger than me. This week I’m reading…  Who Switched Off My Brain?  controlling toxic thoughts and emotions by Dr. Caroline Leaf.  I am continually amazed

Fresh authentic grace to focus, create, and live with joy, thanks, and love. Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.~ Luke 1:45

I have a confession to make.  Christmas is not my favorite time of the year.  There.  I said it.  In some strange way it almost feels blasphemous.  Will others consider me not to be a true Christian because I don’t approach the season that celebrates the birth of our Savior with great joy and anticipation?  However, I’ve been trying this new approach to life where I have to be honest with myself, so there you have it. Out in the open for all the world to see.  Why don’t I love Christmas more than any other time?  I ask myself this question every year as the

Out in my yard today… a very wet and rainy day.  My thermometer says 40 degrees, a fairly warm day compared to what we’ve been having the last couple of weeks.   The rain is slowly melting away all of the snow. Here is my front door looking very festive. I’m grateful for… the extra bit of time I’ve had lately to work on some projects at home.  I am a homebody and I love just puttering around the house. One of my favorite things… Christmas lights!  Any size, shape, or color- I really enjoy seeing all of the lights

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.                                                                              ~Psalm 107:1