Looking through social media, you may see smiling faces, families and friends getting together, the birth of a child, or even a wedding. You will see happy events. You will see positive posts and great quotes. You will see businesses sharing good news about what is happening in their business. You will see people sharing […]
Agent/Broker – What’s the Difference
July 30, 2018 by
There is one question that comes up very often. That question is what is the difference between an agent and a broker. Starting out in the insurance industry, I represented one insurance company. I started out as an agent or a captive agent as it is described by insurance companies. Although this was a […]
Shooting for the Target
July 23, 2018 by
Growing up with a Father that served in the Air Force, my family grew up throughout the United States. This meant that we moved all throughout our school years and I personally went to 12 different schools and four different high schools. While living in North Dakota where the winter weather was beyond freezing, the […]
Heros
July 16, 2018 by
Last week, the world watched as 12 young boys and their coach were trapped inside a Thailand cave for 18 days. They were rescued four at a time over several days and now are all recouperating. With this story came tragedy when a former Thai Naval Seal died after entering the cave to deliver three […]
Cook-Outs and Conversations
July 9, 2018 by
With summer comes hot days, trips to the beach, lounging with a great book on a hammock, or having a picnic lunch right in your own backyard. It includes a kiddie pool for young children and running through a sprinkler as you get older. It includes staying in your bathing suit throughout the day when […]
Hobbies
July 2, 2018 by
Hobbies can be athletic. Hobbies can be relaxing. Hobbies can inspire us. Hobbies can help us to relieve stress. Some hobbies can be done at home. Some hobbies have to be done outside. For some, hobbies they love can include golf, hiking, and canoeing. For others, hobbies they love can include journaling, reading, or listening […]
A Change in Plans
June 25, 2018 by
In the summer months, our oldest son, Michael, takes half of the day off on Mondays to work around the house with my husband. Since my husband is off on Monday, they work on projects either here at our house or at his home. Projects such as fixing leaks, fixing doors, outside work, etc. are […]
The Easy Way or The Hard Way
June 18, 2018 by
One of my favorite things about this time of the year is looking out our kitchen window and seeing our vegetable garden. I love to watch it grow and really enjoy working in the garden throughout the summer. This year we are growing carrots, tomatoes, string beans, peppers, radishes, beets, watermelon, onions, pumpkins, cabbage, and […]
Happy Birthday Mom
June 11, 2018 by
June 10, 1939 is an important date for my sisters and I. It was the day that our beautiful Mother was born. Birthdays were always important dates in our family. We picked our favorite meals, had a few gifts to open, and always did something special to mark the day. Since losing her in January […]
Planting a Garden
June 4, 2018 by
This is the time of the year that many families (including my own) will plant a garden and grow their own food. Some families may choose to join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) or just get fresh fruits and vegetables from a Farmer’s Market. Whatever you choose, you are doing what works best for […]