"Not all those who wander are lost." – J. R. R. Tolkien
This semester has been a killer, with a 5-credit Statistics course (let's just say math is not my forte!), and an upper-level History of Women & Gender in America course that is giving me, a voracious reader with a love for history, a run for my money in keeping up with the reading. I truly... Continue Reading →
The past few weeks my sweet friends Bonnie and Roger have brought me gobs of goodies from their garden, including my family's all-time favorite, corn on the cob! Today's post isn't so much words of wisdom, but a short snippet by one of my favorite author's, Garrison Keillor, in honor of their generosity... "Back home,... Continue Reading →
Going through some hard times round here, which seem to have drained away all my energy, not to mention my love of writing on this blog o'mine. However, this quote makes me smile and gives me hope that I'll be back to "normal" soon... Count the garden by the flowers, never by the leaves that... Continue Reading →
This week finds Braden, Savannah, and myself in Tennessee for a few days, finally getting to visit with my new grandson and his beautiful mama! Savannah gets to stay here and love on him for a few weeks, lucky girl. Braden and I will be leaving tomorrow, flying to New York on the next stop... Continue Reading →
Sorry for the long silence here on the blog. Lots going on in my little corner of the world that I really can't - and won't - share with the whole world. However, today's quote is my new mantra that I'm clinging to, along with oodles and oodles of prayer. I'm a big believer in... Continue Reading →
Can I just say how stressful life is right now? Some good stress, some bad stress, some stress of my own making... (Hello. My name is Tracy and I am completely incapable of saying "NO." To anything. It certainly comes easily enough for my kids!) In my quest to get through school quicker, I decided... Continue Reading →
living life on the back roads 