We recently went to Stanley, Idaho for the weekend. What beauty! The weather was great, the sky was blue and color was everywhere. Autumn is my most favorite time of the year, and I think it's greatly because of the color of the season. The leaves turning to crimson and…
My Grandma Rutledge used to always tell me, "change is good". I can't truly say if it's good or bad, or simply change. I've had so much change in my life in every area, I wouldn't know what to do if suddenly nothing changed. So maybe change is good. But…
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~ Trina Paulus If you stop and think about it, we are all caterpillars, aspiring to something greater. But at what point do we become brave enough,…
I've been absent, but I'm back. I'm sorry if you've missed me. 've missed you and it's time to get back on track. I moved, and things were in storage for a long time, but finally settled in to my new home. And I'm a home body. I love making…
"Life is like a box of chocolates." We are all familiar with this great line from the movie FORREST GUMP, which reminds us of the uncertainties we all face. Each day brings new wonders, challenges, successes and failures. While we cannot foresee what the day will bring, there are ways…
Flour, sugar, and eggs have the potential to be a cake. The finished product depends on my creativity and willingness to experiment. I measure, mix, and bake. I follow through on each step to complete my creation. All the ingredients I need for a fulfilling life are available to me.…
When I was a student at East Junior High in Boise, I tried out for the school's Drill Team. I wanted to be one of those girls proudly wearing that beautiful black and gold uniform, supporting our school. [caption id="attachment_512" align="alignleft" width="149"] East Junior High Hornets[/caption] The day of the…
The finish line is always the goal. It can sometimes be the line that separates you from the people you work with. Sometimes we need boundaries between us and the rest of the world. Do you ever lay down the law? Draw the line in the sand and warn others…
Jamie Lee Curtis made a great statement once, "Everything you want in the world is just right outside your comfort zone - every single thing you could possibly want!" It's true that we often tend to see the things we want as just beyond our grasp. Stepping outside of our…
In the same way laws and textbooks change with the times, I update my understanding of life. I am free to make different choices and re-create myself at any time. In fact, I've done it several times. A loss, whether it's a job, relationship or living situation can be a…