I often see a reflection of myself in the people I encounter. Although we are different in many ways, the members of the human race are also very similar. As I watch how others behave, I have realizations about myself. It is very difficult to see them on my own. But when I am watching … More Mirror, Mirror
My son planted a garden for me this spring. So far, we have enjoyed red leaf lettuce and butter crisp lettuce from it. I have also used the spearmint we’ve grown in a cucumber and pineapple dish that I love, and in iced tea. Because my broccoli began flowering, I researched whether I should toss … More Broccoli Greens and Being a Good Steward
As I was looking through my WordPress reader, I noticed Tuesday was full of lists… tens, twenties, and twenty-fives of things. In light of this, I have decided to post ten terrific things about this Tuesday. 1. Spending the day with my granddaughter. 2. Finishing a book I was reading. 3. The support of friends. … More Ten Terrific Things This Tuesday
My son set up a raised bed for me the other day. Since we have once again switched seasons (from spring back to winter), he is waiting to set out the plants until the chance of freezing temperatures is gone. It seems we have had crazier than usual weather this year… 79 degrees one day … More Kitchen Garden
Although we have certainly had warmer days already this year, I heard something tonight that was music to my ears. As my son and I got out of the car, I heard frogs singing from the nearby creek. We stood outside and just listened for a few moments. I am hoping spring has finally sprung. … More Hoping Spring Has Finally Sprung
If you know Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss, you will understand the title of this blog post. My husband and I often catch clerks off guard because we are buyers, not shoppers. For example, we walk into the store, buy a laptop, leave, walk back into the store because we forgot to buy … More Buyer, Beware
Today’s post is informational rather than narrative. As a next step along my writing path, I am linking my blog to my Facebook page. This will enable my Facebook friends to read posts from Help Along the Path. As I continue learning how to utilize social media with my blog, I will determine how to … More Connecting Through Social Media
*This is not a typical post for me. In my quest to write every day this year, I am completing an assignment that is a bit off topic for me. For today’s assignment in the Zero to Hero: 30 Days to a Better Blog challenge, I am referring back to a post I commented on yesterday. … More Not a Typical Post for Me
I’ve been working on a post that isn’t quite ready yet. So in the interest of keeping my daily posting commitment, I will tell you about something that happened this evening. Since we had no children at home tonight, my husband and I went out for dinner. It was Saturday night so the restaurant was … More This Cracked Me Up (Literally & Figuratively)
Just like every year since I can remember, I have spent the last few days of December reflecting on the year and thinking about the coming one. But this year is a little different because I was hit with the reality that this year could very well have been my last. I lost my dad … More Hurdles
