Author Archives: Charmadawn

We woke this morning with not much planned. The weather shows windy and colder than I like. Last night we watched 20/20 showing the story of August. A young boy born with facial abnormalities. His story was compelling to watch … Continue reading →

Steve and I are in Texas for a celebratory weekend. More on that later ….. As we planned our trip, Texas was the plan. As the plans progressed, I asked if we could spend a day in Waco. As a … Continue reading →

Boring bookcases is what I had. They were buried. They were stuffed with cleaning supplies and golf shoes. I needed a plan. Sometimes, just sometimes, I go to social media to see if my crazy ideas are crazy. I asked … Continue reading →

I read other blogs  I watch insta-stories  Most of the time they are people half my age and in a different season of life. The have little children, flawless skin, tones bodies and can get away with clothing I am … Continue reading →

You are 6 months old. It’s almost impossible to believe that you have already been on the earth for one half of a year. However it’s also hard to imagine you have not always been here.  You are the perfect … Continue reading →

I’ve been awake for about an hour. Not sure why.  Sometimes sleep comes easy and sometimes……not so much. What do you do in the middle of the night when you can’t sleep? Read? Watch TV? Daydream? Wait……nightdream? Sometimes all of … Continue reading →

Dad received a call a month or so ago from the son of an old friend. The conversation went something like this…. “We are finally ready to sell dads truck. Are you interested?”  The old friend is Al.  Al and … Continue reading →

My sweet friend Nancy called me. “Charma, I have a cabinet in my bathroom. It’s ugly and needs to be painted. Can you help me?” Of course I said yes. I said yes before I knew what it was I … Continue reading →

Yard sales are my thing. They are fun They are an adventure You never know what you will find  A couple months ago, I saled with Diane. She is my sister yard saler. We came upon a cute little table. … Continue reading →

I am in awe of people. I watch as those around me deal with such adversity. They sometimes suffer in silence. Sometimes it’s a privilege to stand beside them and watch as they walk a road no one should have … Continue reading →