Sleep - Noun, a condition of body and mind such as that which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended.... Continue Reading →
There's something really special about little girls. They have a special brand of happy. I have six daughters and each of them has brought so much joy, warmth, and love into my life through their smiles, hugs, kisses, notes, drawings,... Continue Reading →
Every fall, our family camps at Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ. And every fall, I am amazed at the beauty and brilliant colors of the forest. It rained our first night there, but we were cozy, warm, and... Continue Reading →
Pictures taken in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, August 2014 Weekly Photo Challenge: Nighttime
Let's start this post by complaining, shall we? Life is hard. Life is a challenge. Life is not always sunny days, happy kids, and a clean kitchen. Aches and pains. Sadness and disappointment. A strained relationship. Illness and an unsure... Continue Reading →
I hate to see summer end but I know I have so many things to be thankful for. Here is a photo essay highlighting some of the wonderful things I am thankful for this summer. If you would like to... Continue Reading →
Part of the Morristown National Historical Park, the Cross Estate Gardens aren't really secret but they are located in a quiet and secluded place in Morristown, NJ. While searching for public gardens in New Jersey, I was surprised to find... Continue Reading →