For New Year’s Eve last year I shared a post about the importance of Lasting Words. This year I wanted to share a post on lasting images. Because sometimes they are the things permanently etched into our mind’s eye. Continue reading
Lasting Images
Musings
The Most Grateful Competition
As we near the end of 2016 there are a wide range of emotions flying around. Whether the discussions are at the dinner table or on social media, we hear relief that this year is ending, and hope for a better year ahead. Though some have had a banner year with loads of positives to celebrate, others have limped along and are barely standing at this juncture. However, if you are able to read this you are indeed better off than most. Because you still have a living breathing chance! Continue reading
Sweden’s Smorgasbord of Life
The last couple of months Yankee Doodle Paddy has been blessed with travel. Though I have posted it on social media, I am finally getting around to sharing here on the blog. A little Tuesday Travel Treat for you! And the country I want to tell you about first is Sweden. While Hubby and I were in Stockholm once before for two nights back in 2009, I’ve always wanted to return. It is such a fascinating city! And since my Hubby is an American of Swedish ancestry it is fun to see him light up in his “motherland”! Recently he had to be there for work and I decided to tag along. And boy was I glad I did! Continue reading
The Day After
Yep, it’s the day after. The 26th of December can mean many things to many different people: Dealing with a disastrous house, food coma, hangover, sugar high, sleep deprivation, financial depletion, or rummaging through the mall in the chaos of post Christmas sales. Continue reading
The Reason for the Season
I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I hope wherever you are, that you are celebrating and enjoying the true meaning of this holiday time. As much as I love all the hoopla, the pretty tree with lights, decorations, presents, stockings hanging by the fireplace, the amazing dinner with family and friends, sometimes those things aren’t possible. Be it finances, health or distance from those we love, we can’t always recreate the Hallmark card event. So in a simple way, on this special day, just taking a moment to say I LOVE you can be the best gift any one can receive.
Thank you for connecting with me by reading this blog. It means the world. I LOVE you!
YDP
Sunday Spotlight Snap Sista Recap #3
As the line from the famous festive song says “I’ll be home for the holidays”, that is where I am at the moment. Well, I am in America with my family and since home is where the heart is, then I am home. So I won’t be doing a Sunday Spotlight Snap Sista episode today. But I thought it would be a good time to do another recap. Since I have done three recaps before (which you can read if you click here, here and here), I’d like to give the final twelve of the 39 amazing honorees their moment in the blogosphere sun. You see, not everyone who reads the blog is on Snapchat, so it’s always nice for them to learn about some really cool people out there in social media who got some love from me on their special day. Continue reading
Crafty Christmas
Tis the season to break out all the creativity. There are so many opportunities to decorate, bake, and make homemade pressies. But not everyone is inclined to do it themselves. Time is one reason and another is talent. In our mind we might look at something on pinterest and think “oh I can re-create that” and it turns out nothing like the photo. They even have a whole webpage of “pinterest fails” which is sadly funny! Continue reading