by Joanne | Apr 13, 2016 | Devoted Living
The emotions had been bottled up for a bit. I should have known better than to think ignoring them would make them disappear. They never do, you know. Time alone would be the only way to sort it all through and maybe, just maybe, even begin to make some sense of it...
by Joanne | Feb 17, 2016 | Book Reviews
The doorbell rang and expecting a package to be delivered, I opened the door. Much to my surprise, it was not my package. There in the door was a sight for sore eyes. My dearest friend stood grinning from ear to ear as she knew she had surprised me once again. We...
by Joanne | Feb 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
I have always loved having kids in my car. Put a kid, or a group of kids, in a car and you are sure to have the most meaningful conversation. When my own children were growing up, I would volunteer to carpool, drive for field trips or sports games. Tiring at times?...
by Joanne | Apr 16, 2015 | Book Reviews
Every once in a while, we need a good reminder as to the value of friendship. Women, being the more emotional of the two genders, can struggle greatly in this area of maintaining healthy relationships with one another. In her newest book, Nobody’s Cuter than...
by Joanne | Apr 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
I read a quote about a week ago in which Piglet asks a question about “forever friends”, pointing to the longing in all our hearts – we desire “forever” friends. A forever friend – the kind who stays through thick and thin. Good...