
You’re here.
That makes you a star.
You ready to #shinebrightly?
Yeah, me too!
Come see me at the place:
A Star in My Universe

Swept Up with the Leaves
Let's talk some tea. It's not just the leaves that has been swept up lately. Much like the smaller leaves curled up and lost under piles of more and more leaves, items from my to-do list have fallen off and been forgotten under more and more undone things.

Dear Julie,
As I watched your story of a woman feeling creatively lost, especially in the wake of 2001, I connected deeply. I simply wasn’t happy. I, too had a husband that loved me. In fact, I had two children I loved deeply. However, I had a deep hungry hole that I could NOT fill.

Election Day
So while we should never take our right to express ourselves for granted, we should also never take for granted the importance of a appreciating our other citizens’ right to do the same. Civility and kindness don’t have to be rights to be the right thing to do. We don’t have to agree to agree to be civil.

Power of Joy
I could write so much more here. In fact, I took copious notes and just hit delete over three full paragraphs. Words would not do this film justice. You simply must see it.
It’s a big film masquerading as a small one.
Find it.
See it.

Aqua Teen is Back
Do you have Aqua Teen fans in the house? If so, they’ll be happy to know that their favorite misfits, including the loveable Meatwad, Frylock, Master Shake, and Carl are back in Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm.

Paul’s Promise
Everybody on earth is doing what they can to help put out Paul’s fire, but it takes a broken promise to his Momma that finally changes everything. This film at its core is about redemption.

A Boo-tiful Fall
As the weather shifts cooler, the leaves start to fall, and we head out to pumpkin patches, it looks like we are on our way to a boo-tiful fall.

Pray for Florida
However you pray, please keep the devastated people of central Florida in your prayers. They will need them for a long time.
🙏🙏🙏
#prayforflorida #hurricaneian #hurricaneian2022

Everyday is Coffee Day
How you doin? If you like coffee, you’ll be doin a lot better with Central Perk coffee. Check it out and my very ‘90s moment.


Gone in 60 Seconds
Miles may have separated us. Years when long distance was not free (MCI Friends & Family, anyone) may have limited how often we talked, but NEVER was the friendship in question.

Sustainable Gift for Moms
So with Mother’s Day coming up, I challenged myself to create a completely up-cycled gift that I thought would truly be enjoyable to her. Here is my country styled bath gift set.


The Lights are Still Shining
“A Show about Anthem Lights” provides a cheeky, self-aware follow of the real band. Not only safe for family viewing, but fun for all.

Pastel Tablescape on a Budget
After weeks of spring cleaning, I got the payoff with a dining area ready to decorate. Here’s my $3 tablescape makeover.

It’s Time to Sing
Buster Moon and his pals are back in this fun sequel to the beloved Sing.


Feel the Thunder
This is a faith-based drama, but without preaching. As Jacob finds his strength, so does the viewer. I chose “Faith” as my word for 2022 and reminders like Redemption help my resolve just as I hope to strengthen another along my path.

The Tiger Rising - A Review
Some cages aren’s made of chains and locks. Some hold hearts and feelings. It takes a lot of bravery to break those bonds. This tale shares how a real tiger in a cage helps two children break free of their metaphorical bonds.

Happy (Lunar) New Year
Sometimes, we need a mulligan and even for the year. I am calling the Lunar New Year a new New Year. Who’s with me?