My Daily Positives

03/05/2026

On my walk this morning, I stopped to admire the peace and tranquillity of the creek. If I had a chair handy, I might have just sat down and listened to nature reflecting on life.

Take time today to find a calm moment.

02/20/2026

Lovely souls, it’s FRIDAY again. Round of applause for everyone that is still smiling.

I am not a coffee drinker, but this is my vice. The first hit is always the best. I love a spicy Dr. Pepper! Makes your nose tingle and gives a little burn going down. Smooth!

It’s the small things folks!

02/18/2026

Man oh man! If this doesn’t pump you up, I’m not sure what can! This is actually my ring tone!

Hit it hard lovely souls. And SMILE! You are SO worth it.

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02/13/2026

Lovely souls, another week into 2026 is almost over. Congratulate yourselves for making it through.

Y’all. I keep the most random stuff. This little set of stud earrings are the earrings I received the day I got my ears pierced more than 40 years ago! I was 13 and all I wanted was to have pierced ears. My mother was strongly against it. She didn’t have hers pierced, so why should I? Enter the most incredible family member ever, my great aunt Dorothy, whom we called Pecks. Pecks was my everything when I was a kid. She was the coolest aunt ever. I loved her visits the most. She had her own family and they lived down South on the coast. She made everyone happy when she was in town. And although she had her own kids, she never acted like we were a bother to her. We received Christmas gifts that got to be opened on Christmas Eve. She was just the ULTIMATE to me. When she found out I wanted my ears pierced, she jumped at the chance and told my mom it WAS happening. And boy did it. I thought I was hot stuff with my new stud earrings. Maybe that’s why I have kept them for so long.

I miss that little lady so much. She was my safe haven when I needed to get away. She always said yes when I wanted to visit. She was my es**rt on my first airplane ride when she let me come to her house and stay for two weeks when I was 12. I hope my little great nieces think I am the coolest. I try to act like my role model, Pecks. I saw these today laying inside my jewelry box and brought th biggest smile to my heart.

If you have a family member that you love the way I loved her, I hope you make it a point to let them know how special they are. I know, without a doubt, she made me a better person.

02/10/2026

Happy Tuesday to all the lovely souls out there! Bit of a dreary day here in N. Texas, but the temperature is somewhat nice, so I’ll take it.

We fly an American Flag year round at our home, but when it comes time to retire a worn out flag, it has always been a chore. Our local fire department stepped up in a big way. They have partnered with a Boy Scout Troop and have this wonderful kiosk inside the Fire Administration Building’s main building. Very convenient and I loved how it was set up.

Way to go Boy Scouts! I love this and will continue to use it now that I know where it is and how convenient it was. A local fireman friend also explained that if I couldn’t get by the admin office, flags can always be dropped off at any local fire station! I love learning new things about our city.

If you have flags that need a proper send off, contact your local Fire Department or Boy Scout Troop!

02/04/2026

OOOOOOO WEEEEEEE Lovley souls…..getcha come of this now. It’s hump day and I’ve been getting it done today. Lunch plans were postponed so I put on comfy clothes, busted out my crafting supplies and played most of the day making Valentines for the littlest girls in our family.

But these right here. Oh my goodness! Devine I tell ya. The red velvet cheesecake is my favorite from the Cheesecake Factory, but it’s a 30 minute drive and it’s honestly too much. It does take me two days to eat it. But while I was dancing in the isles of Tom Thumb yesterday, these babies caught my eye. I am SO glad they did. Once I remembered I had them in the fridge, I took a crafting break and ate one of these. They are tiny and one was eaten in two bites. I did eat only one, because I would have eaten them all if I hadn’t stopped. I know I’ll want one after family dinner tonight. They were the perfect bite and hit the sweet spot just right.

Take a chance on the unknown occasionally. Things might surprise you how well they turn out.

YOU ARE ENOUGH!

02/04/2026

Happy Tuesday lovely souls!

Question; Do you save the deviled eggs for special occasions only? I used to. Pain in the backside to boil the eggs and peel them. BUT, thanks to an InstaPot tip, I can bust these bad boys out in less than 30 minutes start to finish. So why wait? ENJOY THE EGGS!

I feel like so many people don’t celebrate the small things. So let’s do it! Man I woke up this morning, drug my ass to the grocery store (danced in the isle, don’t judge, Tom Thumb jams during the day), and I cooked my husband’s requested meal. And only because I wanted them, I made the deviled eggs.

This brought me pleasure. Do something today that brings you a smile on your face and contentment in your soul.

YOU ARE ENOUGH!

02/02/2026

It is a new week lovely souls! Let’s kick this mug off in grand fashion. I hope you each have nothing but positive things pop up. Last week was a bit of a waste, but pretty needed for so many people. Just a forced slow down if you will.

I organized some of my shoes over the weekend and decided a lot had to go! I hoard shoes, it’s actually ridiculous. I had a shoe buying/recieving problem for awhile, but it’s under control now. My kiddo told me once, you do NOT need any more shoes. Psh kid. My feet, so I know what I need. HA

I worked with a young lady that I felt an instant connection with, even though we didn’t get to spend any time together. Some times, you just meet someone and know you need to be a small part of their world. While speaking with her last week, I found out that one of her daughters and I share a shoe size. SCORE! This poor kid is about to inherit a small shoe collection. Mom said she was ok with it. I found several pair of warm boots, some tennis shoes, some random stuff and was lucky to get to meet mom this morning for the hand off. This lady gives the best hugs. The kind that mean something. Warmth, comfort, and sincerity. Not many people offer those kinds of hugs. I have felt lighter all day after receiving the hug. She is off to new adventures and I hope we are able to keep in contact with each other. I’m sure we will.

Go find you a proper hug giver. It will make your day worth while.

Be cool y’all and remember, YOU ARE ENOUGH!

01/28/2026

But on the lighter side lovely souls, look at the sunset we were given this evening!

We may have been blessed with some time to slow down and spend it with family inside the house, but this sunset is just showing off now!

I hope everyone is safe and sound and WARM during this nation wide winter storm.

01/26/2026

Goodness gracious lovely souls, it’s COLD outside. But man, Texas isn’t equipped for this nonsense. On the flip side, I sure have loved having my husband and kid home these last two days.

If you need permission for some self care, here it is. Are you stuck in the house? Take this time to do a little something for yourself. I just did a deep conditioner for my hair. Something small that I don’t always take the time to do properly. Have a sheet mask feeling neglected in a drawer, USE IT! Walk around the house making ghost noises and scare your kids or significant other. HA!

What are you doing to keep yourself occupied during this winter weather that no one asked for (except a million school aged kids)?

01/19/2026

SUNDAY funday lovely souls. MLK day is tomorrow and that means this old chick gets to spend quality time with two of my favorite little people, our Great Nieces!!! We’ve laughed, we’ve cuddled, we’ve crafted, we’ve cooked. The little one is knocked out at the moment, so the oldest one and I sat at the kitchen island and slammed down s’mores like a gremlin was going to take them away from us.

Here’s to making memories and loving these precious babies with everything I have.

Love to you all and always remember, YOU ARE ENOUGH!

01/13/2026

Y’all! It’s Tuesday. All day long it’s Tuesday. 😉

If you need a subtle reminder to enjoy and appreciate the little things, here it is. Grand gestures are great, but the daily small things are incredible as well.

Each morning, my husband cooks up some bacon. He lays out 3 pieces for me. When I was working full time, he packaged it up each day so I could enjoy it while at work.

It is something small, but significant all at the same time. I look forward to my bacon each morning. It’s like a little breakfast date, although he is at work!

Go find beauty in the small things today and be grateful for each and every one.

You. Are. ENOUGH!