Category: Family

Incorporating History

I love our home. Warm. Charming. A Haven. But it has been missing something. There is family history that has long awaited it’s place in our home. (So far, it's just been in our attic) Grandma Billie and Grandpa Max circa. 1977 My grandmother, Beatrix “Billie” Dillon lived with my grandpa after the war in … Continue reading Incorporating History

Embracing the Slow

Dieting This has been the best, hardest, and slowest summer I have ever been a part of. Tucker came with a lot of surprises. Tucker had colic starting at 2 weeks old. Once he started waking up from his newborn slumber, he wasn't shy to let us know that something was up. The solution: I … Continue reading Embracing the Slow

Nurturing Something New

We women were created to nurture. This takes the form in the home, children, pets, even work and projects. We nurture. That's what we HAVE to do. There is a void in a woman's heart who has no way to nurture people and the things in her life. This statement highlights the importance of cultivating … Continue reading Nurturing Something New

November Doozy

It wasn't a month of just putting things off, it was a month prepared for. October seemed to be busy. Buzzing about the garden to harvest the last of the veg, preparing for freezing temps, doing the last of the summery things, stocking the pantry and the freezer, ice storms, laundering blankets and pillows, hosting … Continue reading November Doozy

Christmas in October

Yes, that's what we did during a pandemic. We celebrated all the Holidays coming up before things get worse. I even decorated. I put up our tree and decorated for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. We had a full house hosting my "in loves" for the past two weeks. I loved every minute. Movies, … Continue reading Christmas in October

Mornings with Yiayia

I took my 2nd cup of coffee downstairs to my Yiayia's house. She has lived with Mom since the passing of my Papou in 2013. Yiayia is 94. When I do get out to Colorado, I bring her gifts. Before this trip, I was able to visit the Mediterranean Imports Deli in OKC for a … Continue reading Mornings with Yiayia

Mornings with Mom

Living far away from family calls for being intentional. Intentional with visits, phone calls, holidays, and checking in. It has been 10 years of long distance with my family. Part of me really envies families that can just drop in to say "hi" and live life together. Part of me is also thankful for the … Continue reading Mornings with Mom