An ordinary life Encouragement What is happening!? Susan Lawson Saturday, November 20, 2021 I blame Lisa Jo Baker. I recently listened to an episode of her Out of the Ordinary podcast devoted entirely to all things tea . I heard over and over…
An ordinary life Daybook Daybook Susan Lawson Saturday, November 13, 2021 Giving thanks - I’m trying a new thing. I took on the challenge for #Gratitude365 a while back. The idea is to write something every day that I’m gra…
An ordinary life Daybook Daybook Susan Lawson Sunday, October 24, 2021 Giving thanks - There are so many things that I am giving thanks for right now that the list would be long. One of the first that comes to mind are t…
#Gratitude365 Aging well An ordinary life Encouragement #Gratitude365 2/365 Susan Lawson Tuesday, September 28, 2021 "Wish we had so many more dances together. More fish fries, backyard barbecues, holidays, euchre games, and conversations. Wish you had had a ch…
#Gratitude365 An ordinary life Caregiving Encouragement #Gratitude365 1/365 Day 1! Susan Lawson Monday, September 27, 2021 I recently re-joined Hope*Writers and as part of the orientation group and introductions I discovered a fellow new member and her brilliant collectio…
An ordinary life Daybook Daybook Susan Lawson Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Giving thanks - Google photo has saved all my photos for years - without me ever really realizing it up until just a couple years ago. I am feeling t…
An ordinary life Sew Simple Haircuts, quilting, and casserole dishes - and another shot at a 30 day blogging challenge Susan Lawson Wednesday, September 01, 2021 Day one. It's September 1st. How did this happen? Where did the summer go? We are probably all asking the same questions. I'm challenging myse…
An ordinary life Garden Herb resources! Susan Lawson Wednesday, September 01, 2021 The local herb store where we purchase all our dried herbs (those we simply cannot grow enough of) just announced they are closing the doors after 38…
An ordinary life Encouragement Hospitality Sisterhood of the Traveling Pans - Hospitality on the move Susan Lawson Friday, August 20, 2021 I must admit, I'm being a bit impulsive in what I'm about to do, but it's a really good thing! Years ago I read a blog post from one of my…
Maggiano's Famous Rigatoni D I give props to our local restaurant for generously sharing their original recipe on their website. Thanks Maggiano! Read more
Daybook Giving thanks for- things, just the way they are, because reality is teaching me lessons I need to learn. I so often ju… Read more
Second chance cooking lessons There’s good news and there’s bad news. Which do you want first? Bad news, of course. Read more
What Does Retirement Look Like for a Homemaker? — A personal reflection on shifting seasons and steady purpose I’ve been home since I was 25—the day I found out I was pregnant with baby number two, I gave notice at my job, and I n… Keep reading