Life, Love, & Laundry — chaos

Spring has sprung, and with it, the annual ritual of spring cleaning. For many, it’s a daunting task, a symbol of purging winter’s clutter and welcoming fresh beginnings. For us, with four kids, seven cats, two dogs, a menagerie of smaller critters, and the general whirlwind of a busy household, spring cleaning feels less like a ritual and more like a Herculean feat. Let’s be honest, maintaining a spotless home with this many furry (and human) inhabitants is a constant battle. Dust bunnies wage war against our vacuum, paw prints decorate freshly mopped floors within minutes, and the scent of...

I think the theme for 2022 has been "You really know nothing...and anything you think you know can change in a moment". Doesn't sound like a great year, does it? It has not been.  While there have been good things about this past year....there has also been some of the worst moments in my life. It honestly has gotten to the point of almost being comical how many things have gone "wrong" this year. I say almost....cause what else is there to do when it feels like your world if falling apart around you? You can cry (did that...didn't make me...

Do you have an "anthem"? I am part of a Facebook group, and this discussion came up, and while I do have songs that speak to me, I don't think I could choose just one song to describe my whole life.  I love all kinds of music....and I know lots of people say that and not really mean it...lol And I do have some music that I don't listen to. But I like anything from old country, pop, hard rock, opera, jazz, new country, soft rock, rap, reggie, heavy metal, I enjoy music from every era....from Justine Bieber, Taylor Swift,...