I must say this last month or two has been stressful (sick cat, family feud, etc.), so I really needed this self-care Sunday. I read a lot on the internet and most recommendations are too expensive. Not everyone can or wants to spend a bunch of money just to feel a little pampered. I found… Continue reading Self-Care Sunday Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive
#Flashback Friday – The Baby-Sitters Club Book Series
Image Credit: Amazon.com Once upon a time, one of my mother's friends gave my sister and I an amazing gift: at least 200 books. Her daughter had outgrown them, so she passed them onto us. Among them were the first 50 books from The Baby-Sitters Club series. I started reading them that summer and I was hooked. … Continue reading #Flashback Friday – The Baby-Sitters Club Book Series
#MCM – John Singleton
I've written a lot about the wondrous women that have influenced me, but it's time I recognize the amazing men as well. My first #MCM (Man Crush Monday) is John Singleton. I just saw the tragic news that he is being removed from life support after suffering from a stroke. I am beyond saddened. John… Continue reading #MCM – John Singleton
In celebration of #WorldBookDay, a few of my favorite books
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. I read these one repeatedly when I was a little girl. It was one of the first books where I felt transported to a fictional land and imagined I was right beside the characters in the garden. Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. I read this… Continue reading In celebration of #WorldBookDay, a few of my favorite books
A Poem – Week Twenty
This poem is about the type of person that rejoices when someone fails and despises seeing anyone succeed. It was written on October 13, 1997. They I am looking for someone To love me for me Around every corner There's someone I see But it doesn't matter They're not right for me They smile in… Continue reading A Poem – Week Twenty
#Flashback Friday – Never Been Kissed
I saw recently on Instagram that Never Been Kissed recently celebrated it's 20th anniversary. I remember seeing commercials when this was a new movie and I've been astounded lately as to how quickly 20 years can pass. There is something special about Drew Barrymore movies, as there is something special about Drew Barrymore. She brings passion, vulnerability… Continue reading #Flashback Friday – Never Been Kissed
A Poem – Week Nineteen
This is a poem about a flower that is not a flower. It was written around 1994. Ouch, 25 years really goes fast. I distinctly remember writing this poem. Flower You grew from a seed To a beautiful flower You tower Above all the little flowers As you rise towards the sun You bloomed… Continue reading A Poem – Week Nineteen
