Monthly Archives: April 2009

Front Porch Meanderings

From where I am sitting it appears that people (not statistics) are what make up our communities, our towns, our cities. As I look out from my front porch and I nod and wave at the individuals that make up Whippoorwill Hill, my mind tries to wrap itself around the thought that we are all [...]

Finding True Peace

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give [...]

Gone Fishin’

It was a gorgeous day in Florida today and we spent it as any true Floridian would…out on the gulf fishin’. Captain Sam My beautiful fisher girl Two peas in a pod   Catfish for dinner tonight….from Publix…we catch and release Today I am grateful….that my husband has a passion for fishing. Samantha’s Corner: Mom: [...]

My Daybook ~ April 9

Outside My Window…the lawn guys are trying to mow around the caverns that Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee have been working on. I am thankful….that the roof is finally done. It was quite a bit noisy around here for two days with the pounding and the heavy metal music streaming from their boom box. From [...]

Five Ways To Feel Fabulous After Fifty

Live mindfully. Laugh often. Seek balance. Choose happiness. Make today matter. This list was inspired by my own experiences of being Simply Fifty….and then some… and from this stack of tees sold by Tees for Change: Sustainable Tees on a Mission. Today’s post was Task Number Two in Pro Blogger’s  31 Days To Build A [...]

Well Written/Well Said: March Edition

It’s that time of month again for me to share my ‘Well Written’ posts for the past month. My “Well Written Posts” is where I bookmark posts written by other bloggers. These are the posts that have caught my attention, given me pause for thought, inspired me, or made me laugh. I bookmark them because [...]

Taking A Mental Health Day

What is a Mental Health Day? A mental health day is an unscheduled day off from work that involves doing something you enjoy doing, alone or with family and friends. A mental health day does not include doing any errands, going to the doctor’s office, or cleaning the house. Sometimes the only way to get [...]

31 Days To Build a Better Blog

Problogger is doing a series challenge during the month of April (start date is scheduled for April 6th) titled “Thirty-One Days to Build a Better Blog”. I participated in this event August 2007 and believe me, there is just so much info there that you cannot afford to NOT participate (especially if you are a [...]