WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: SUMMER
Hot summer days need cool water balloons! What do you do to beat the heat?

Today’s post showcased Boba Fett-ish undies that I NEED for my next running race: a leg of the 136-mile Olympic-style torch run to Comic-Con International (I’ve never been and only hope to attend once so why not?!). The evening quickly fell to the Dark Side while rushing my kids to overlapping baseball/softball practices. I tried…
People finally won the $640 million lottery! Now we can leave La-La-Lotteryland and get back to “real life.” I don’t feel disappointed that I didn’t win as the odds foretold this result. I’m excited to see who did win, and hear great stories of changed lives and paying it forward. To ground my kids as…
Concerns and worries run rampant in my mind with my son preparing to move up to the new frontier, Middle School! I’ve tried preparing him for this new, often unforgiving wilderness, by increasing endurance for the uphill strenuous journey, trying to anticipate the terrain and the dangers, and defending himself from aggressive creatures. I administered…
My inner tough-chick self hungered to see The Hunger Games to validate the feverish frenzy surrounding me. I loved the premise of kids sacrificing for another while making huge life-changing decisions towards their own futures. I got hung up on kids fighting to the death but went to see how this translated to screen. I…
I’m late with my post for Tuesday 11/8/16 for #NaBloPoMo. I’ll admit that I couldn’t tear myself away from the TV even after the election results were known. This morning, now that the political campaign circus has come to a conclusion and we’re all waiting to see where this goes, it’s time to focus inward…
I read a true story by a mom about her adventures with her son who stands out from the family. I loved the affection and support flowing through her voice and the boy, truly, couldn’t find a prouder mom. I applaud the family for teaching him to be proud of who he is. The mother…
Colorful ballons and Summer…fun and beautify!
Thanks! I love your name, what was your favorite island? I’ll have to check out your blog tonight! Thanks for wandering by!