PinnedA Great Comeback StoryI think most people like a good comeback story. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I love a good comeback story. What I’m about to share…Apr 25, 202135Apr 25, 202135
PinnedThe Beautiful State Of Washington.I’m proud to say I’m a lifelong resident of Washington. It has its pros and cons like everywhere these days. There’s no denying that it…Apr 13, 202119Apr 13, 202119
PinnedChildhood Memories Of SpringDoes Spring bring back childhood memories for you? There’s no doubt that Spring brings back childhood memories for me. I know I sound old…Mar 14, 202115Mar 14, 202115
PinnedSince I Became A Freelance WriterI’m so glad I decided to take the plunge and become a freelance writer. I think I express myself pretty well verbally. Since I was a…Nov 23, 202018Nov 23, 202018
PinnedA Positive MindsetOur mindset plays a huge role in our lives. I didn’t think about it too much when I was younger. It’s something I think about all the time…Nov 12, 202017Nov 12, 202017
A Story About The Human Spirit And DeterminationI’ve watched the NFL for nearly 50 years. A horrible event happened during the Monday Night Football game this week. It was something I had…Jan 6, 20232Jan 6, 20232
What Are Your Plans For 2023?I plan to spend less time on social media. As much as I enjoy the positive interactions, I can’t allow spending time on social media to…Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2022
Where The Heck Has The Year 2022 Gone?Part of me can’t believe I’m already writing another end-of-the-year article. Another part of me is beyond ready to say good riddance to…Dec 17, 20221Dec 17, 20221
Lately, Life Has Been Extremely Exhausting For MeTo say the last month has been exhausting for me might be the understatement of the year. The adventure started on November seventh while I…Dec 9, 2022Dec 9, 2022
What A Strange Start To October In Western WashingtonUsually, you have a good idea about what to expect as far as the weather is concerned in Western Washington in October. You expect the…Oct 12, 20221Oct 12, 20221
I Was A Late Bloomer When It Comes To TattoosI don’t know the exact percentages, but I’m sure most people get tattoos in their twenties and thirties. I’m not one to follow the crowd…Oct 8, 20223Oct 8, 20223
I Found Out How Serious Shingles Can BeI used to watch commercials for the Shingles vaccine and think they were exaggerating to get people to get the vaccine. Well, I found out…Oct 1, 20221Oct 1, 20221
I’ve Been Feeling Extremely Mentally And Physically ExhaustedI want to start by saying when I write a post like this it’s never about feeling sorry for myself or seeking pity. It’s about expressing…Aug 25, 20223Aug 25, 20223
Fall Is So Close Now You Can Feel ItThe summer of 2022 isn’t over, but I’ve noticed some hints of fall lately. In the last week, we had a couple of nights where the overnight…Aug 13, 20223Aug 13, 20223
It’s Been A Struggle For Our Dog LatelyThings have been quite challenging for Buddy lately. We found out during our Ocean Shores adventure that he’s not comfortable being…Jul 31, 20223Jul 31, 20223
Our Ocean Shores Adventures For 2022If you’ve ever been to Ocean Shores along the coast in Western Washington, you know how beautiful it is. If you haven’t been to this pretty…Jul 18, 20224Jul 18, 20224
Please Be Thoughtful While Celebrating Independence DayIs it just me, or is 2022 going by pretty fast? It’s hard to believe that as I’m publishing this story, it’s already the Fourth of July…Jul 1, 20221Jul 1, 20221
I’m So Glad The Summer Of 2022 Is Finally HereIt seemed like spring in Western Washington would never end. Our spring was one for records, but not in a good way. I’m so happy the April…Jun 25, 20226Jun 25, 20226
The Quirks Of Our Fur BabyOne of the main things I love about Buddy is his quirky personality. Buddy does something every day that makes me laugh. I wrote a story…Jun 15, 20224Jun 15, 20224
A Void That Will Never Be FilledThis story has been on my mind for quite some time. I thought about publishing it on Mother’s Day, but that time came and went. I had every…Jun 6, 20225Jun 6, 20225