Day Two of Spring Break 2022 8:00 a.m. was our target time to leave Weatherford Saturday morning. We had free breakfast at the hotel to the sounds of a screaming toddler (although I daresay I am getting to the age where I am like BTDT and think ‘those poor people’ rather than getting aggravated!) followed
Day One of Spring Break 2022 For spring break this year Trever voted that we head west. We were only taking a few days so we decided to go to Amarillo, Texas. His family lived in the Panhandle area of Texas and western Oklahoma during the 1980s and he has fond memories of the area.
There is a song that plays on TikTok videos that asks “can we skip to the good part?” It often accompanies stories about pregnancy/childbirth, reunions between family and friends, or any other kind of journey that involves fast forwarding through the waiting for the “good part” at the end. Although it can be difficult to
I have been struggling lately. I have no reason to be and I feel guilty for the struggle. I am fortunate and have a wonderful family. I have a good job that is extraordinarily flexible. But in the background, there is a sense of ennui. I can identify the problems, but lack the motivation to
I have been faithfully noting my daily gratitude in my journal as so many do during the month of November. In looking back at my entries, aside from the daily notes of thankfulness, this has been a tough month mentally for me. Nothing major or dramatic – just the daily stressors of life combined with
Jack and Harry came to us from the Maumelle Friends of the Animals in the summer of 2007. Sarah had been asking for a cat for several years – specifically an orange cat. After a few unfortunate situations that didn’t work out – a pair of baby kittens when the girls were too young (the
This past Saturday, Sarah and I were on our own; Trever was at a train show and Abby was in Arkadelphia visiting her boyfriend. We had plans just to hang out at home before going over to my mom’s as usual on Saturday evening. But not long after I got up, I got a text
This was move in weekend for many colleges and universities in Arkansas. My Facebook feed was filled with pictures of friends dropping off their freshmen students at school, shedding tears yet excited for the future. A few months ago, I thought we would be doing the same. Abby fully intended to live on campus for
This past weekend was our attempt at one last mini-vacation this summer. Yes, I am aware it’s only mid-July but at this point, I start wishing away the heat and humidity of summertime and longing for fall! In looking back over the weekend, I have some observations to share: Make sure your cabin in the
My mom lives in “town” in Greenbrier – well my Daddy always thought it was too much in town for his taste – but as in many rural areas with more than a city lot, some of her neighbors have livestock in addition to the usual cats, dogs, and occasional chickens. That is why, a