For years I would snicker when friends would announce on Facebook that they had a word for the year. I just thought it was really silly. Then one year, our kids came home with a chalkboard stand from one of my favorite non-profits, This Side Up Family. Along with the chalkboard stand came instructions to […]
splices of life
A Little Fun with Writing
This is a little off the beaten path but it shouldn’t come as a surprise to you -my dear reader- that I love to write! Below are 10 prompts I participated in through a Hopewriters Challenge. Enjoy!!! Day One Start | “One of these days I’ll write a book.” Nope. Done with that phrase. Today, […]
Toy
I only wanted a Ken doll. With all the dolls I possessed named Barbie and Skipper, one would think I’d be happy to simply accessorize. Plastic shoes and shimmering outfits were aplenty. But no Ken. Then, my younger brother opened the most unusual gift on his birthday. The Hawaiian button up shirt and silky board […]
