Well, it’s the final week of 2020 and almost a year since we started on our journey of frustration, confusion, boredom, angst, and trying not to go bankrupt. We’ve come a long way. We’ve learned things. We’ve adapted. We’ve grumbled and complained. We’ve cried. And cried some more. We’ve prayed. But, above all else, we’ve carried on.
(more…)Archive for the ‘roses’ Category
Let The Countdown Begin!
Posted in blogging, Disney, Disney World, Disneyland, drinks, driving, eating, Family, food, friends, goals, Holidays, humor, Jansen Schmidt, love, motivation, resolutions, roses, travel, tv, vacation, Walt Disney World, watching tv, writing, tagged Auld Lang Syne, ball drop, celebration, countdown, fireworks, good luck, Happy New Year, midnight, new year 2021, new years, new years day, parade, rose parade, Times Square, tournament of roses parade, traditions on December 28, 2020| 13 Comments »
My Favorite Things
Posted in blogging, dogs, Family, goals, gratitude, humor, inspiration, Jansen Schmidt, laughter, love, On Common Ground, On Hallowed Ground, pets, positivity, resolutions, roses, travel, writing, tagged babies, baked bread, boating, boats, bread, canoes, comforting, flowers, fresh bread, giggles, happiness, joy, laughing, laughter, lilies, marinas, peaceful, puppies, sailboats, soothing, sunset, yachts on May 4, 2020| 12 Comments »
We all have those little things that make us smile no matter how bad our day is going. For me, without fail, when I’m feeling glum, I can think about, or look at, or touch, or smell, any of the things I’ve listed below and know that I will soon feel better. Even for just a few minutes. What are they? I’m glad you asked. As the song goes, these are a few of my favorite things: (more…)
Front Porch Sitting – It’s All It’s Cracked Up To Be
Posted in Baer House Inn, blogging, blooms, dogs, drinks, Family, food, friends, Holidays, Jansen Schmidt, love, romance, roses, writing, tagged Adirondack chairs, back porch, balcony, front porches, front proch, iced tea, porch furniture, porch swing, porches, quiet, relax, relaxing, rocking chair, sit on porch, sweet tea on June 19, 2017| 10 Comments »
There’s something special about a front porch. Front porches come in all shapes and sizes; there’s one for every taste. I’ve always loved porches, front or back. I’m blessed here at the Baer House to have a front porch, 2 back porches (first and second level) and a balcony on the second floor in the front of the house. (more…)
Be Still My Heart
Posted in acting, Birthdays, blogging, dancing, Disney, Family, Fiction, friends, humor, Jansen Schmidt, love, romance, roses, singing, Walt Disney World, watching tv, writing, tagged Be Our Guest, Beast, Beast castle, Beauty and the Beast, Belle, Cinderella, Disney, Disney movies, Emma Watson, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, movie trailer, new movie, Walt Disney on November 21, 2016| 10 Comments »
By now it’s no secret that I’m a Disney freak. Yes, that’s right, I love all things Disney. I never get tired of visiting the parks, reading the blog sites, flipping through the glossy magazines, watching the movies, wearing the t-shirts, all of it. (more…)
What Haven’t I? – Birthday Edition
Posted in awards, blogging, driving, first car, humor, Lake Tahoe, Nascar, rain forest, roses, theater, theatre, Uncategorized, vacation, writers, writing, tagged ballet, birthday, bull riding, circus, Corvette Stingray, Dom Perignon, flowers, jungle, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, scuba diving, zip lining on March 13, 2013| 26 Comments »
Well, it’s that time of the month again – time to play What Haven’t I!
This month, in honor of my birthday on the 24th, I’m asking for your guesses regarding my previous birthday activities.
Before we jump into any situations to ponder, let me say congratulations to Tameri Etherton, our February winner! Congratulations, Tameri!
If this is your first visit, the rules for participating are simple – write your guesses in the comments section below, check back on the 2oth to see if you’re a winner. Every month I will award two prizes; one to the person who gets the most guesses correct, and the other for the first person who left a comment and checked back regardless of how many guesses they got correct. You can’t win if you don’t play.
And now, without further ado, here are the questions:
1 – What haven’t I received as a birthday gift?
a) – Really Expensive Jewelry; b) – A car; c) – Flowers; or d) An ugly sweater
2 – What haven’t I attended for my birthday?
a) – The ballet; b) – A bull riding event; c) – The circus; or d) – A Nascar race
3 – What haven’t I eaten for my birthday?
a) – Steak and lobster; b) – Chinese food; c) – Reuben sandwich; or d) Turkey
4 – What haven’t I enjoyed on my birthday but I really want to?
a) – Bunging Jumping; b) – Scuba diving; c) – Swimming with dolphins; or d) – Zip-lining through a jungle
5 – Where haven’t I been in honor of my birthday?
a) – San Diego; b) San Francisco; c) Los Angeles; or d) Lake Tahoe
So? How well do you think you know me? I’d love to read your guesses in the comments below. What have you experienced, or not experienced for you birthday, but you hope to enjoy some day soon?
Word of the Day: Squarrose
Fun Fact about me: I love to color. (I even have color books and crayons, but don’t tell anyone.)