Spring is coming. I have survived another winter in Colorado. Admittedly, it’s been pretty mild as Colorado winters go. But before I moved, everyone felt the need to tell me I was moving to the North Pole and I was pretty much going to turn into a human popsicle by Halloween. But I didn’t. And… Continue Reading
Category Archives: The Sweet Side of Life
Love to Complete your Life. . .
This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for you eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you… Continue Reading
Are You Changing the World?
This past week I was asked to explain how I have changed the world. My first thought, of course, is that I am one person and cannot change the whole world, but after thinking for a while, I realize I have changed the world. My presence here changes the world in ways I cannot necessarily… Continue Reading
Peace, Be Still
It seems rather ironic that such a phrase would wake me up in the middle of the night and drag me out of bed to my computer. But this phrase has been stuck in my head, taunting me to get up and blog about it. Yesterday was a busy day. I think for most families,… Continue Reading
The Motherly Act of Sewing Shoes
Let us welcome guest poster J today. You can learn more about J through her website link at the end of this post. ______________________________________ A woman I excessively admire stopped by while I was sewing a strap back onto a pair of shoes. My daughter purchased the shoes with her ownmoney and lovingly brought… Continue Reading
Joy and Warm Fuzzies
I love to find little uplifting gems on the internet. I like things that make me think and ponder–and then act–on improving my life and making my little corner of the world a better place. There are quite a few of these little gems floating around. They make the rounds of the internet or on… Continue Reading
At Grandma’s House
We’d like to welcome another great guest poster today. Jenny Wood blogs at Jenny’s Jaunts and you can learn more about her through her profile on Mormon.org (have you made your profile yet?). Today Jenny’s blogging about Grandma’s house. _____________________________________________________ My grandma has, until recently, lived in the same house since long before I was born.… Continue Reading
Autumn Joy — Wordless Wednesday
Nothing like a pile of autumn leaves for sheer joy. . .… Continue Reading
How to Tie A NeckTie–Wordless Wednesday
The tie lesson.… Continue Reading
Do it Anyway
Here’s a little video put together by a friend of mine, with this lovely bit of prose from Mother Teresa. I hope it gives you a little lift and a little motivation today. Happy Weekend! … Continue Reading