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I managed to take (and EDIT!) a ton of photos from the last week or so yesterday, so I have lots and lots of fun photography challenges to link up to today! First, my entry for last weeks challenge with Faith @ Simplicity. Her challenge was “pets” and since I now have a pet, I […]

I have No Mom Talk Monday scheduled to go up tomorrow morning first thing…but because of the significance of this event in American History, I want to make sure that I document and remember (for the sake of my son and any future children) the emotions that I’m feeling right now as I sit here […]

I feel like I’ve been absent from the blog world this week. Despite cranking out brand new posts every day, I just don’t feel like I’ve been around. Not sure what’s going on. Maybe it was my mentality earlier this week that I needed to start taking some time away from the internet and the […]

I’ve always heard that there was a significant and special bond that is shared between a boy and his dog. Apparently, it’s a pretty popular concept. Movies like Old Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows, Lassie (though that was a TV show before it was a movie) and Homeward Bound depict major male character (typically […]

Welcome to Part II of Project 16:9. If you aren’t sure what this project is about, you can click here for all of the details and latest information. If you missed last weeks installment, you can find it here. I encourage you to read these posts slowly, allowing the words to soak in. If you’re […]

Sometimes, it’s hard for me to fully grasp the passing of time. One year ago today, my husband started his would-be eight month journey through A-School. We started on our long journey of separation, anxiety, trust building, goal achieving and personal growth. Three years ago today, my husband and I stood in front of our […]

Are you new here? Welcome! Make sure you subscribe to my RSS so you can stay updated on all that’s going on here! Don’t forget to enter for a chance to win a Camp Pack from Lovable Labels—valued at $45.00! This weekend was one for the books. The sun came out, and stayed out all […]

Visiting for the first time? Welcome! Glad you stopped by! Make sure you subscribe in a reader to stay updated on all of the latest! Be sure to read my other post for today: “Adult” is a title Earned.   Since I’m working on The Elements of Editing E-Book as we speak, I haven’t really […]

For the longest time, I never completely grasped the whole meaning behind that “is the glass half empty, or half full” saying. What do you mean is it half empty of half full? Does it matter? There is only half a cup of liquid in that glass. Who cares if it’s half empty or full… […]