So if the topic of this blog piqued your curiosity then I did my job! Let me start off by saying - I have had a hammer in my hand since I was born. My papaw even bought me a small version of his hammer. I can probably hit a nail in better than most … Continue reading Building While Mad
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Childhood Memories of Christmas Traditions
Happy Holidays! I actually can not believe it’s almost Christmas, like did we not just have Christmas? When I was young my thoughts often drifted to what my dream Christmas’s would be like. I always wanted a big family, lots of kids and my grandparents to be able to live to meet them. Turns out … Continue reading Childhood Memories of Christmas Traditions
My Visit to the Asthma Specialist
By all means necessary I try to pull it together daily for the most part! I’m pretty good at ignoring the pain. Lately though I’ve not been able to breathe, which is something I can’t ignore. For the last three winters it has been torture, and it is gradually getting worse. We thought it was … Continue reading My Visit to the Asthma Specialist
Seeing Others As They Are
I remember sitting in my therapist’ office during one of our first visits together and we were diving deep into my past. When we were done, she sat back and said words that I'll never forget. “Wow Evie, looking at you today you would never know that you went through all that”. She went on … Continue reading Seeing Others As They Are
Diary 101 – Blog Entry #5
Thanksgiving memories 2021 I am 43 this Thanksgiving. It seems strange to write those words. I am not sure if this is a me thing but I remember my mom's 40th birthday and this is the age at which I picture her the most. So, me being 43 seemed unreal. Thanksgiving this year made me … Continue reading Diary 101 – Blog Entry #5
Your Cyber Monday Gift Guide For The Woman in Your Life Is Here!
Well, we are wrapping up another holiday and at the time of writing this we are 32 days away from Christmas - that means by the time you read this blog, you have even less days to shop! If you’re like most people who are sane, you want to stay out of the stores and … Continue reading Your Cyber Monday Gift Guide For The Woman in Your Life Is Here!
Black Friday & Cyber Monday: The Hustle & Bustle of Holiday Shopping (and craziness!)
Do you remember the time before black Friday and cyber-Monday was a thing? Honesty it’s hard to remember but yes, it is vaguely in my memory. Yes, girls and boys - there was a time that people shopped all year long; had bank accounts set aside for Christmas; and there was a thing called layaway! … Continue reading Black Friday & Cyber Monday: The Hustle & Bustle of Holiday Shopping (and craziness!)
Happy Thanksgiving To You and Yours
Thanksgiving is upon us. In some ways it feels like we just finished the holiday season. It doesn’t help that we did not have much, if any, summer. It seems like the elements really are trying to fight me, but Haha - jokes on them! I have a new and improved attitude of trying to … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving To You and Yours
It’s Holiday Giveaway Time!
The holidays are upon us! With Thanksgiving right around the corner it feels like it’s the time to bulk up and prepare for the days ahead of fighting long lines, moody people, spending too much money and fighting the stress of it all! What happened to the days of holidays that focused on love, laughter, … Continue reading It’s Holiday Giveaway Time!
A Body That Has Become Like A Jail
What is it like to wake up in a body that has become like a jail? I open my eyes, always tired because of lack of sleep or just the weariness I feel anticipating the tasks I need to do on any particular day. My body hurts instantly. I assess the situation, trying to decide … Continue reading A Body That Has Become Like A Jail