Decorate with Books

I’m doing something I never thought I’d do. My husband and I own and run three Airbnb properties. My son told me five months ago, “Just try it, Mom. You might find you enjoy dealing with the different guests. You might even see it as a way to help during this time.”...

Hibernation on top of Hibernation?

I have a bit of a dilemma. Every January, I hibernate from the abundance of activities. All the clubs, meetings, church committees, travels, practices. Just for a month I allow myself to bask in the warmth and coziness and silence. A time to regroup, to revitalize for...

Merry Christmas 2020

Merry Christmas to you! We are thankful for our family and friends especially during this 2020 memorable year. The lessons we’ve learned have brought us close to our God who is still in control. He is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, as...

A Merry Feast

The one thing that has not changed this year is my baking and eating. I’m not talking about the turkey or ham or casseroles. More like cookies, cakes, and plain old junk food. I just can’t help it. For years I have made tins of Louisiana trash—what most people call...