I was looking at a photo of you dad recently that captured my heart. A moment captured on film so many years ago. It was the year of 1971, I was almost seven years old. It was a warm June day. The dust from the dirt driveway coated my tanned bare feet as I stood … Continue reading A Photo of Yesterday
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There Is Another Way
I have been on this journey for the past four months to compete for one of thirteen spots to do a TED Talk through my day job company. I spent a lot of time figuring out what I would like to talk about. I landed on a topic that means a lot to me. Following … Continue reading There Is Another Way
Coming Of Age
Miss Anya Diann Recently I was asked by one of my bonus grandchildren if I would officiate her Quinceañera, which for those of you who don't know is a Mexican coming of age ceremony. A coming of age ceremony represents the transition from child to adult. A few things to note. I am not Mexican. … Continue reading Coming Of Age
A Sharp Turn To The Left
Since I was a little girl I loved to sing, dance and to lose myself in the words of songs and the feel of music. I enjoyed it so much that when I had the opportunity to go to college, after I divorced my first husband, I chose Radio DJ as a profession. I wanted … Continue reading A Sharp Turn To The Left
Time – How I Spend It
I find time going by so very fast. I keep trying to 'get caught up' on just basic things. Then I try to think, why am I always so busy. What happens to my days. So I decided to write down my typical timeline. Weekdays: Up at 7:00 during the summer. 7:05 Darren calls on … Continue reading Time – How I Spend It
Unpacking my ‘Don’t Think About’ Box
I have a list a hundred miles long of things I have stuffed into my ''Don't Think About' box. Things that were too hard to deal with at the moment. The number one job my brain has is protecting me. It is REALLY good at it's job. It always has helped me to get through … Continue reading Unpacking my ‘Don’t Think About’ Box
Like Minded Ladies
I grew up having to make due with what I had. I learned how to fix things out of necessity. Cooking was an experiment made out of whatever we had available. Basically the theme of my formative years was, don't ask, just do what needs to be done. I learned at a young age to … Continue reading Like Minded Ladies
Me and My Tattoos
I was about sixteen when I first thought about getting a tattoo. It wasn't even an option at the time. I would think about what I wanted. Where I would put it. This little dream went around and around in my mind for quite a few years. I made a deal with myself that if … Continue reading Me and My Tattoos
In The Beginning
I don't know how long my parents knew each other before they got married. I do know a few snippets of life before I was a thought. My paternal grandfather Walter, who was born on July 4th, was the youngest male in his family. His father was also the youngest of his family and had … Continue reading In The Beginning
The Story Behind My Name
I have had many names throughout my lifetime. I believe people live up to the name they are called and the feeling that name evokes in the person who owns the name. Not everyone believes as I do. I have this opinion because of my experiences within my life. I was born Francene Marie Houle. … Continue reading The Story Behind My Name
A Butterfly Life 