"Makes Me Smile" Monday

"Don't go to the grave

with the dance still in you."

- Unknown -

A few of us were chatting at work recently about things we always thought it'd be fun to do . . . one girl had always envisioned owning a flower shop, while another thought it would have been neat to do something in the criminal justice realm. Then another co-worker blurted out the little saying above. It's cute and we all laughed a bit . . . but it really stayed with me. Got me thinking about what kind of dance is in me, waiting to come out . . . ?!?!!!!

I'm not sure about that one yet . . . . I feel that dance, that creative energy, that desire bubbling up sometimes, and have a hard time finding a way to let it out. Anyone else experience that, too ???? Maybe that's this year's goal: to find the dance and let it out !!!

So, what kind of dance is still in you ?!?!!!

Happy Monday !!!

"Makes Me Smile" Monday

Took a little break from blogging these past 2 weeks. It wasn't planned or necessary or anything . . . just nothing exciting or post-worthy going on in my little corner of the world. Coming back to work after the holidays to a very busy and long 2 weeks left me feeling tired and restless for some "me" time again . . . time to relax, refocus, and such. I've spent a lot of time reading, and here are the reads that have me smiling:


Ah, yes, the "Twilight" series . . . I've jumped on the bandwagon !! Loved the movie, and am now in the middle of book #3 . . . no spoilers, please !!! They've been a nice mix of page-turning excitement and sweet romance . . . I don't remember having anything like this to read when I was a teenager !!!


On a more grown-up note, this book has been a treat with every page:


She so perfectly puts into words what I feel about and how much I value the "gentle arts", and gives a name to people like me who like to be jacks-of-all-trades in the homemaking department: domestic artists !! Such a great book . . . and blog !

What reads are making you smile today ???

Happy (nose in a book) Monday !!

"Makes Me Smile" Monday

It's an "all cat" post today ! That's what it's been around here the past 2 weeks: all cats, all the time !!!

I passed this little face a dozen times before I finally picked up the book and read it . . . it came at just the right time after our experience with Tibbs. A great read, and a must for all cat lovers !!


Now on to my own little bundles of fur !! Marty and Leo are officially integrated, and are doing just great ! Our new Leo is just the sweetest little snuggler and love bug . . .

. . . he seems as grateful to have us

as we are to have him !!

Happy (purr-fect) Monday !!!