Covid Got Us

It’s been awhile since I have actually posted. The past 4 years have been something else. I ended up leaving my husband, was single a few years, then I had a baby, got divorced. The past month has been crazy. I work home healthcare, the gentleman I have taken care of for the past 3 1/2 years passed away. That was tough, because he was talking to me one minute the next I was doing chest compressions and on the {Read More}

Is Traditional Viking Clothing Becoming Fashionable Again?

When series such as Vikings (2013) and all its following 6 seasons, began, everyone around the world was glued to the television. Not only did the drama excite us and give us a thrill at the glimpse of transforming into another realm filled with dangerous and strong Scandinavian men who were Vikings from the 8th centuries that looted and traded their goods in exchange of money, but we also had a strange fascination with their attire. Sitting in front of {Read More}

A Roller Coaster of a Ride and Baby on Board

The past two years have been one heck of a roller coaster. I had to start over after 18 years, made the move from Tennessee to Michigan. Was homeless for awhile, however, it took me 7 months, to completely replace everything my daughter and I lost from me walking away from my marriage. It wasn’t easy, I begged God every night to show me where I went wrong, why my marriage failed. It took a long time for me to {Read More}

Traveling With Kids: 11 Incredible Tips You Need to Know

Traveling with kids is on everyone’s mind right now–especially yours. Whether you all have been cooped up to due to quarantine or simply because summer is just around the corner, you are all ready to get out of the house. For some, that means a staycation. For others, it’s a chance to get out of the country. What if you’ve never traveled before, or are reluctant because the last time was so disastrous? Read on to for a few essential {Read More}

Everything You Need to Know About the Next Puri Rath Yatra Festival

Puri, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha (Orissa) holds a major spiritual significance for Hindus. If you haven’t yet visited this beautiful city, make it a point to add it to your bucket list during the next Puri Rath Yatra Festival (Chariot Festival). It is a popular Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath, marking his yearly visit to Gundicha Temple via Puri’s Mausi Maa Temple (which means ‘aunt’s home’). It is a splendid sight to see the statues {Read More}

Soft Spot For Pits

Living outside of city limits, means we are often the dumping grounds for animals people no longer want. I have lost count on all the dogs and cats that have been dropped off in my front yard. A few years ago we ended up taking in a dog that someone had dropped off. He is what I call our problem child, I love that dog but he pisses me off  A LOT. It’s like he is in puppy mode 24/7 {Read More}

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