How does one go from BELIEVING in Santa to BEING Santa in the blink of an eye? I must admit that I am struggling with this new age I’m about to embark on. The “0”s are often a time for pause – or is that just me.20 was a blur. I had my first child and was clueless about life. 30 was still a little clueless but raising 3 children pretty much alone so I learned a LOT about life through trial and error40 was the first tough "0". I was single, kids were almost gone. I

I did not write this - but WOW does it speak to my heart!!! Worth the read.Barely the day started and... it's already six in the evening.Barely arrived on Monday and it's already Friday.... and the month is already over.... and the year is almost over.... and already 40, 50 or 60 years of our lives have passed.... and we realize that we lost our parents, friends.and we realize it's too late to go back...So... Let's try, despite everything, to enjoy the remaining time...Let's keep looking for ac

2021 -- A New Year. We came into this year with hope and faith that things would certainly be better than the last one. It started out with a bang!!!!Yet as I read blogs, I sadly see illness, frustration and desperation. I admit that I am coming out of a "funk" if you will. Living in the US right now is taking its toll on many of us. It's disheartening and most of us are powerless to make changes that need to be made. The division,not only amongst states but amongst families and friends,

Well, the holidays are over and it's time to regroup. I normally spend the time between Christmas and New Years to clean, rid the house of clutter and get organized. It helps me reset and prepare for a new beginning. I spent the holiday in Upstate NY with my family. I don't get to see them often so it was really nice (albeit tiring). There is a reason you have your children when you're young. I suppose I could be one of those subdued grandmothers but where's the fun in that. I want to pl

One of the MANY MANY Christmas cards I made this year. To all my friends here at WA --- From MY house to YOURS, I wish you a Happy Holiday and a Healthy, Prosperous 2021!!!! Hugs ~Debbi