Dear Ones, Over the past few weeks, probably since I first started seriously thinking about starting a blog, I began taking more conscious steps toward trying to find myself. Most of the steps I have taken to this point have been baby steps. But in little ways I am doing things for me. For example, […]
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Filling the Empty Nest
Over the past eight months since my retirement from the El Paso Independent School District, I have been searching (again) for my (new) identity and purpose in life. For years my identity and purpose were intertwined – that of being a mommy. My identity was mother, my title and name were mother, mom, ommy om, […]
Where Bloggers Live 01.2023: Favorite Bloggers
Howdy friends!! Thanks for stopping by for this month’s Where Bloggers Live 01.2023: Favorite Bloggers. January finds the gals and me sharing our favorite bloggers – outside of our intimate Where Bloggers Live posse. I have put off writing this post because…well, because that’s what I always do…I work better under pressure!! Ha! But also […]
Currently 04.2021
Lovelies, it’s that time again – time for the Currently 04.2021 link up! As always, I am joining my friend Anne at Anne in Residence for this series. For today’s post we are sharing what we are currently arranging, craving, discussing, enjoying, and preparing. Just a reminder: Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After occasionally uses affiliate links. […]
10 on the 10th 02.2020
Friends and fam, in keeping with the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the prompt for 10 on the 10th 02.2020 is 10 lovable things about my Prince Charming. So glad to be able to share a few of the things I love about my husband. If not already, I hope that after reading this you […]
FOCUSed15 Challenge for 2015
Today is the last Monday of 2014. The new year is almost upon us! I love the idea of a new year, a new beginning, a clean(ish) slate. How about you? I have lots of goals to attain and activities to accomplish this coming year. And I hope to share my progress toward realizing my […]