Author Archives: Cindy

Coffee Bean

There’s a cat who visits my front porch I see her every day She wanders about the neighborhood But my chair she loves to lay She’s got yellow eyes and is black as night And as happy as can be … Continue reading

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Spring Fever

It’s a beautiful day here, so I couldn’t resist taking a few pictures around the homestead. If you saw the bigger picture, you’d think it to be terribly ugly and drab…but when you zero in on little areas the ugliness … Continue reading

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OCD Victories

I believe that gas pumps are designed for people with OCD-ish tendencies. They just know there’s a whole bunch of people like me, out here in this great big world, who can’t stop pumping when it lands on that non-patterned … Continue reading

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A Defining Moment

Being the visual person that I am, I always like to add a picture to my random ramblings. I feel like it helps to set the tone of where my mind is as I write…sort of a way for me … Continue reading

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The Truth About Being a Grandparent

People often joke that the best thing about being a grandparent is being able to send the kids home. Well..while there is some truth to that, it’s only a sliver of what it’s all about. It’s about… …the way my … Continue reading

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City Girl

I remember growing up watching The Mary Tyler Moore show. Everyone loved Mary. She was sweet, honest, funny, sincere…the type of girl you wanted to be – or the type of best friend you wanted to have. In the introduction … Continue reading

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My Thoughtful Spot

If you were to take a glimpse inside my window, you’d see me sitting here. This may look like a pitiful little corner, but it’s actually my favorite place to sit. It’s where I chat with friends, write my little … Continue reading

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Embracing the Artist

As I’m becoming more comfortable with writing for other eyes to see, it’s as if I’m looking at things about life more clearly. I’m becoming more attentive to everyone and everything around me – and not necessarily because I want … Continue reading

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Abandoned…But Not Forgotten

Back in September, HB and I took a day trip to Old Sacramento. This area, is one of the oldest in town. During the Gold Rush, it was the hub for commercial business. The streets have been built up so much, … Continue reading

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Little Girl Eyes

Oh, to see life through the eyes of a little girl…it’s a beautiful thing. I have four sons, six grandsons (two are yet to be born) and one – yes, one – granddaughter. I adore all of my kids and … Continue reading

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