Thoughts on a Good Day

June 6, 2022June 20, 2022 / Andrea / 2 Comments

Here's a sort of poem in free verse for today. When my heart speaks, I listen and write. The world is an amazing and beautiful place. God is great, grand, and magnificent. Life is a miraculous adventure with many forks in the road. Good conversation is flowing, swirling energy. Happiness is little things and big … Continue reading Thoughts on a Good Day

I Tried

July 25, 2021July 21, 2021 / Andrea / 4 Comments

Hello and happy Sunday! I'm thrilled to report that my blog has surpassed 8,000 total views since I first started it up! Thank you to anyone who has stopped by at least once, and to my dedicated "regulars," and to everyone who has signed up to follow my blog. I truly appreciate the encouragement and … Continue reading I Tried

Two Coins

February 6, 2021February 18, 2021 / Andrea / 4 Comments

The following is another fictional short story. The idea for this one came to me one day a couple of weeks ago, when I was walking my dog. If I ever publish anything in an actual book, I suppose I'll have to thank my dog Porkchop in the Acknowledgements. This one's written in the 1st … Continue reading Two Coins

Their Table

January 16, 2021January 31, 2021 / Andrea / 2 Comments

I miss you, the note read. The words seemed to leap off the paper and caused her heart to skip a beat. She saw his scratchy handwriting and it reminded her of the love notes he used to send her in the early days of their relationship. Days filled with laughter and love. Days of … Continue reading Their Table

Shy Glances

December 12, 2020January 31, 2021 / Andrea / 1 Comment

From across the little bookshop, she saw him shyly glance her way. It was another dull Tuesday night and again she had found herself at the bookshop. Christmas music played softly in the background and lights twinkled festively in the display window. A new book had caught her attention and she was already thumbing through … Continue reading Shy Glances

Sweet Delicious Air

April 1, 2017April 5, 2017 / Andrea / Leave a comment

Have you ever caught a whiff of a breeze scented by citrus blossoms? It's quite possibly the lightest, most heavenly sweet aroma you'll ever smell. We live on a third of an acre and have a pretty big backyard for being in the city. It was one of the main reasons why my husband and … Continue reading Sweet Delicious Air

Love

November 16, 2016 / Andrea / Leave a comment

I was thinking about love the other day, and what a wondrous thing it is. The archaeologist in me wonders where the human race would be without love and who the first humans were to label it. Love is not necessary for our survival, yet it's so essential to us that I don't think we … Continue reading Love

I Am More

April 17, 2016April 17, 2016 / Andrea / 1 Comment

I am more than just a mommy... I am a nurse. I can make bumps and boo-boos better with lots of hugs and kisses, and soothe tummy aches and fevers with mint tea or a cool wash cloth. I am a teacher. Not only do I teach my children the alphabet, shapes, and numbers, I … Continue reading I Am More

He’s Here!

October 29, 2015October 29, 2015 / Andrea / 1 Comment

Well, it's almost a month later, but I am finally getting around to announcing the birth of our baby here on my blog! Our bundle of joy, Logan, was born on September 30 after a very short 4-hour labor. This little guy is such a blessing! He lets me sleep a little bit longer at … Continue reading He’s Here!

BIG News!

June 12, 2015June 16, 2015 / Andrea / Leave a comment

Now that our family and friends know, I can finally announce some exciting baby bump news here for all of you loyal readers: We're expecting a baby boy! 🙂 Our little guy is due on my daughter's birthday in October, so this should make for some interesting birthday party planning down the road. The two … Continue reading BIG News!