Author Archives: Charmadawn

Last week I watched the Oprah interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This week I have been listening to the book by Michelle OBama. I’ve decided that I romanticize peoples lives. Isn’t life perfect with your pretty little crown, … Continue reading →

Why would you change something that was so pretty? I heard this a lot as I planned and prepared to change this wall. I stenciled this wall a few years ago (2017) and while I loved it…….. I get the … Continue reading →

Does anyone else see life lessons in the most mundane of activities? I was mopping the floors and as I mopped, little paint specks kept grabbing my attention. Why are there paint specks when I diligently use tarps on the … Continue reading →

As I walked through the door opening to the master suite every day multiple times, I always knew I wanted something else. Something that would give the opening some pizzazz. The opening was not always there. When we bought the … Continue reading →

I put on my shoes, charged up my ear buds and headed out the door. Holy rain clouds Courtney grabbed a raincoat for me and said “are you going?” I am I got to the end of the driveway and … Continue reading →

I put in my ear buds and started on chapter 36 of this months book club selection. Such a good book and while I should have been finished long ago…….I haven’t Which way do I turn out of the driveway? … Continue reading →

Today is the first day of Lent Lent is defined as a period of 40 days that Christians observe from Ash Wednesday to Easter, often marked by giving something up. I have not always been on board with Lent or … Continue reading →

A friend sent me a text yesterday thanking me for being her extroverted friend. While it might mean to be funny, I think there is truth. Being an extrovert, I’m always still a little shocked when it’s a “thing.” But … Continue reading →

“Sorry your day was crummy” was a sweet message I got last night after returning from the hospital with Mom. It’s wasn’t the best day However it wasn’t because it was our anniversary. It was crummy because Mom felt bad … Continue reading →

Today, I sit in the hospital room for the 5th day. I’ve made friends with nurses and food service workers. I’m already Facebook friends with some of the hospital staff. It’s the little things I don’t have to take time … Continue reading →