I wrote this timeless blog years ago about the summer adventures of my grandchildren and the things I learned from them and about them during our time together. Time has flown by so fast. Now, one is in college, one just graduated from high school, and four range from a freshman to a senior in […]
Prepare Your Kids for a Move
If you’re planning a move with kids in tow, you’ll be glad you listened to this podcast filled with practical ideas and important information that will make it a smoother experience. Part 1 in a 3–part series, Kids and Moving. Please follow and like us:
The Men in My Life
As you can imagine, I have faced numerous home and yard maintenance challenges over the years since Bill died. He was a great handyman fixer-upper. I learned a lot about the basic how-to’s from Bill, and can still hear his voice explaining the way to fix things. For the most part, I will either seek […]
Move to a Place of Gratitude
In the midst of challenging circumstances, gratitude for even the smallest things – a cool breeze, bird song, a beautiful sunset – can give you new perspective and lift your spirits. What can you be grateful for? Have you thanked God for them? Please follow and like us:
Kindness in a Cup
It was one of those unexpected encounters on an ordinary, uneventful morning. I took my oldest granddaughter to a southern landmark restaurant for breakfast when I was in Atlanta visiting family and friends. It was a no-frills, down-home, country-cooking, everything-is-better-with-bacon-biscuits-and-butter kind of place. The blackened, aged grill was sizzling with eggs, bacon, ham, and sausage, […]
Move to a Place of Contentment
Life change, especially a move, can trigger feelings of discontentment. Susan Miller has been there and can help you find your way out of your valley of discontent. Please follow and like us:
Lessons Learned From an Old Bench
One of the sweet memories I have of my daddy was sitting beside him many years ago on a hand-made, hand-painted bench in our back yard. He made it out of scraps of wood from his wood pile and it has remained strong and steady for over 40 years. He built it with the skill […]
Five Valuable Lessons from My Favorite Squeaky Red Shoes
I was on a shoe mission, determined to find a pair of red flats. I spotted them down the aisle and picked up my speed to get there quickly. I envisioned everyone else in the shoe store spotting them at the same time and racing to get them before me. My heart skipped a beat […]
Lost and Found
A major life change, especially a move, can strip you of having a sense of your identity — the way you belong in a community. Before this change, you and everyone around you knew what you did well and knew your role in the community. Reestablishing your identity takes time. What to do in the […]
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