sit and visit for a bit
October! Quite possibly my favorite month of the year. The weather is still very warm here, reaching well up into the 80's on most days. Thankfully, the mornings are cooler and we finally hit the low 50's this morning for that crisp Fall feel. Talk about energizing! My walk this morning was brisker and more… Continue reading Embrace the Beauty of October: A Simpler Season
Several days have now passed since the horrific flooding in the Texas Hill Country. My heart has been so broken at the loss of life and devastation that sitting down to write about it has been difficult. But now, let me tell you what the Hill Country - particularly along the Guadalupe River - means… Continue reading Deep waters and broken hearts…
Each of the four seasons has its own common moments that recall vivid memories of days gone by. Summer evokes several for me, so I will share a few that stand out... Chasing fireflies (or as we so eloquently called them, "light'ning bugs") out in the backyard. A popsicle, split in two and shared on… Continue reading And in the Summer, we would…
A lot of time has passed, and a whole lot of water has run under the bridge, since I turned my attention to my blog. Life has changed in many ways and I've been chasing after a new "normal routine" in a way that just didn't allow for much time or focus on blogging. Is… Continue reading A Return to The Porch…
Reflecting on life's challenges and blessings, expressing gratitude and hopefulness despite hardships. Seeking joy through simple pleasures, such as selecting pumpkins, working puzzles or soaking up the beauty of a brisk sunny afternoon.
Travel back with me to those soft Summer evenings spent chasing fireflies at twilight...
Enjoying the start of a new season and all that brings with it! The shift in the sun, cooler mornings, dressing the porch for Fall, and even some fine dining in the truck ~ all signal that Autumn is bearing down on us.
Yep, I am going there...FALL! Because on this gray and rainy morning, that is what is on my mind...
Much as I work to make our home cozy and comfortable for those who enter, I want to create a place here that invites one to enter and gives them a reason to stay for a bit.
Not all of life is peaks and valleys; much of it is lived in plateau moments and there is still much beauty and joy on the level ground.
Welcome to the porch... 