Howdy, folks. Welcome back! Look at me, an early bird. I'm a Wild Card; you never know if I'll be early, late, or not show up at all. But who cares? Let's get started. Link up here if you want... Read more →

Hey fogies! Sorry for the radio silence this past week, but I have been siiiiiick as a dog. Hopefully that is well over. Link up here at Saturday 9 to play along with the rest of the bunch! Let's get... Read more →

OMG. I almost forgot all about Saturday 9, and here it is 10:38 PM (Mountain Daylight Time) on Saturday night. Sheesh. What a slacker. Anyhoo, let's get into it, shall we? ~*~*~*~*~ Saturday 9: Don't Stop (1977)... because Country Dew... Read more →

As part of our schooling the first week of this new 2017-2018 year, the students at Sweet Pea Academy have been learning about our Neighbors to the North: Canada. We've done a timeline of the nation's history, completed map work,... Read more →

On July 7th, Team Odette headed out to a new locale, set up as a playdate for Sophia with one of her new friends from a local homeschoolers' group. We visited Lucky Peak Reservoir, also known as Barclay Bay. This... Read more →

Things big and small have been happening all over the first half of July, so I thought I'd make up a hodgepodge post about those things. One big one? Chloë finished 10th grade, Jack completed 8th, and Sophia is done... Read more →

Hello, fellow thieves! Link up here if you're playing along today! ~*~*~*~*~ Sunday Stealing: Firsts First Job: I worked as a cashier at Big M Supermarket on State Fair Blvd in Baldwinsville, New York. I LOVED that job, and my... Read more →

On Thursday, Team Odette had the pleasure of heading out eastward in Idaho, past Mountain Home where a there is a heavier military presence, to Fort Running Bear RV Park. It seemed like a cool place to visit, so I... Read more →

Saturday 9: I Will Never Let You Down (2017) ... because Smellyann recommended Fastball [woohoo, I'm famous!] Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here. ~*~*~*~*~ 1) Fastball is a trio from Austin, Texas. Austin is the capital of Texas.... Read more →

Last month, during the Young Living 2017 International Grand Convention last month, one of my very best friends, Shana, and I had the pleasure of touring the YL lavender fields. When I say it was amazing and inspiring day, consider... Read more →

Independence Day has long been my favorite holiday. I love the coming-togetherness of Americans that day, unlike any other day which usually divides us and keeps us, at least in these latter years, at a heightened sense of all our... Read more →

Morning everyone! It's 4:40 AM here in Boise, Idaho! Thought I'd get started on this meme so you all can enjoy some sillies from me for the day. Thanks to Bev Sykes for carrying on Sunday Stealing for all of... Read more →

Hey everyone! That mask freaks me out. I'm not a fan of masks. One time, in the first year of our marriage, I was pregnant with Chloë and taking a shower. Rob decided it would be a good idea to... Read more →

Hey, everyone! Happy Independence Day weekend! Link up here if you're playing along this weekend. Let's go! ~*~*~*~*~ Cheers to all us thieves! Sunday Stealing: Last The 40 Questions from Bud 1. My uncle once: ... took me for a... Read more →

Hey Saturday 9'ers! Link up here if you're playing along today! ~*~*~*~*~ Saturday 9: I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) 1) This week's song was performed by James Cagney in the famous movie of the same name. Do you plan... Read more →