2026 & time still marches on …

I’d like to think I’m prioritizing living over writing.

I miss the results of writing. 

I don’t miss the process. 

That’s not totally accurate. 

I miss parts of the process. I just never could justify how much time it took. 

Tonight I attended the launch party for my niece’s book. I’m proud of her. She has a two-book deal with a major publisher. Wow!!

I’m grateful to be proud of her & not jealous. 

I’m grateful I could be part of her encouragement & her celebration. 

As with many of my co-workers over the years whom I mentored then they rose in the ranks above me, I’m proud to be a witness. 

I’m grateful to know & accept that is enough. 

It’s Feb. 28 & I’ve posted nothing this month

And that includes today! Sigh. 

Big Cedar reflections to come …

 …I hope 

Belated New Year post

OUR first fish of 2026 was caught by me! I couldn’t (wouldn’t) do it without Gene. Even on a slow day with not enough sunshine, no complaints from me catching a couple of 4-pounders on Jan. 1. We drove back to the farm to see a great sunset. 

Note to self: Don’t wait until dinner time to eat black-eyed peas at Cracker Barrel. They aren’t on the menu — & that was just the start of our bad luck, as they were out of much of what we wanted to order from the menu (salad, carrots, cornbread)!! We were grateful they could feed us anyway. Fortunately, we had bought a can of peas, just in case, & were able to eat them later. 

We finished the day with a visit to Mom to drop off some fillets from yesterday’s catch, plus a phone call with Gene’s sister & her son.

Grateful & blessed.

#ichoosejoy

#anothergoodday

#anothergoodyear

#onedayatatime