Today is Labor Day so I wanted to talk about what the labor movement meant and why this is a National Holiday. Instead, there is something else that I want to say. I learned that the labor movement in the United States... Continue Reading →
I picked a topic for August before July ended. And I was determined to make it happen. Then, you know, life happened. And then it happened again. And again. It's been an interesting month for sure. I can't seem to... Continue Reading →
I can't claim the below poem as my own. If only. It has been on my heart today. I've reread it so many times the last week. Shared it with my husband. With friends. Now I want to share it... Continue Reading →
To control or play upon by artful, unfair, or insidious means especially to one's own advantage, that is what Merriam-Webster defines as manipulation. Manipulation: exploiting a person's mind. Also called emotional abuse. I was speaking with a friend some time ago about how her... Continue Reading →
I'm watching the world die around me. I've said it before, this isn't the place where I lay down my political stance. I've read about each side of the aisle. I've read how some on one aisle agrees with the... Continue Reading →
The PNW is in the midst of a record breaking heat wave. Normally during the summer we will get a day or two of triple digit weather. Well, mother nature (or is it global warming) decided one or two days... Continue Reading →
I needed to be at VBS at 8:30 this morning. I got up at 6:30 a.m. ready to start the day. Today was my first ever shot at being a Crew Leader. I was excited. I got ready. I had... Continue Reading →
I stood outside in what felt like 100° weather playing softball yesterday. I don't do well in the sun. I'm usually covered to ensure I don't feel like I have my skin on a hot burner. But, yesterday I braved... Continue Reading →
Can you believe 2017 has worked half its way through? Most people started New Year's Resolutions when 2017 started. Were you one of them? If so, how are you doing? If not, how has your year been? Any goals you... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 