gold stars

gold stars

Maybe one of these days I’ll be able to give myself a gold star for being ordinary, and maybe one of these days I’ll give myself a gold star for being extraordinary-for persisting. And maybe one day I won’t need to have a star at all.Sue...
hibernating

hibernating

my cozy nook for the week!she is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.louisa may alcottI think humans should hibernate through the winter months. I believe we are programmed to take time out, rest, rejuvenate by whatever means suit us, and arise again in...
filling a hole i didn’t realize was empty

filling a hole i didn’t realize was empty

satisfying a hunger i didn’t feel growling.My boys are all here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!They are wonderful, healthy, happy and so much fun to have around. Big, boyfully around :)Filling me with wisdom, enlightening me with their thoughts, amusing me with their...
peppermint meringues

peppermint meringues

my favorite holiday yummy! which I make all year long if the urge hits me! in love. trishduly note: they taste MUCH better than they look here 🙂 I seem to be unable to get much volume out of them….Peppermint dark chocolate meringues 2 c crushed peppermint candy1...