Well, first let me start off by saying that I'm sorry for the long delay in posting on the blog. Work crises, personal challenges, the holidays and all that goes into the planning, feasting, decorating, present buying, parties and etc has kept me away from the keyboard.
Today I'm baking the last of the treats for the season....lemon crinkle cookies, strawberry crinkle cookies and cranberry-orange bread mini-loaves. Most of that is for gift giving but I'll keep a loaf of the bread and some of the lemon cookies for myself. I'm blessed with a friend who makes fabulous cranberry/white chocolate-chip/oatmeal cookies and chocolate-chip ones as well; throw in some fudge, cherry chocolates, Hershey's kisses and my all-time favorite dark chocolate sea-salt caramels from Whole Foods and I'm well stocked with holiday treats.
I love the way my apartment looks all decorated for the season. Everything goes up Thanksgiving weekend and comes down on New Year's Day while I'm watching the Rose Parade. Yes, its true it takes me 2 days to put it all up and about 4 hours to take it all down. :-) I've never been able to figure out why that is; one of the mysteries of life I guess!
The holidays are my favorite time of year. I love the decorating, the planning of get togethers, food and treats and yes even the shopping. I didn't do any mall shopping this year; I live about 20 minutes from the closest one and frankly just couldn't work up the energy and enthusiasm to go tackle the crowds. So instead I got things online, at local small business' and of course at the big-box stores.
We've got Santa coming for a visit at shelterland tomorrow night (along with 2 of his Elves) and that's always so much fun for the kiddos and the adults as well. He'll have PJs and a toy or book for each of the kiddos (thanks to a very generous donation we received) as well as something for each of the adults, we take pictures and its just a really special evening. We're so blessed with the generosity of corporations, individuals, and service groups that make sure we have toys and other items so that those that are with us in shelter have gifts and a nice holiday in spite of the circumstances they are facing.
Personally, I'm looking forward to the traditional Byrd Christmas Eve dinner (ham, baked beans, cole slaw, and etc) and then going to candlelight services at church. Christmas Day will be spent with my brother (who is cooking-God bless him) and I'm sure chatting with friends and family.
Whether you are celebrating Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Christmas or something else I wish you a joyous holiday season.
Till we chat again-
Robyn
Leave a comment and share your holiday family traditions...lets keep the conversation going!
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Fall!
FALL...my favorite time of year.
Why Fall and not one of the others you may ask? Well, I love the colors as the leaves change, the cooler temperatures-I'm not a fan of overly hot or overly cold weather and yes I know I live in Iowa where we have both of those. :-)
And its a time for comfort foods like chili, veggie soup, mac & cheese made from scratch (not out of the box, although nothing wrong with that), meatloaf. It makes me want to bake cookies and brownies and cranberry bread.
I tend to light candles throughout my home more often in the Fall for some reason. I think its because its another one of those comfort things. I love curling up in a cozy sweatshirt and leggins with a cup of hot chocolate (with marshmallows of course) or a cup of hot tea under a fuzzy throw and read or watch a DVD or a movie on Hallmark Channel.
And its the beginning of a string of months where I add seasonal decorative decor throughout my home. The Fall wreath went up on the front door on the first day of Fall; and today I put out all the Halloween decor. In a bit I'll light some candles and put the finishing touches on my comfort food dinner of shredded beef, noodles and lima beans.
Until we talk again; I wish you a Fall day filled with colorful leaves, gentle breezes and your own version of comfort.
Thanks for stopping by-Robyn
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Reflections on current events.....
A serious post today because as I've found myself watching the news, reading articles on the internet about all the horrific things going on in our world this past week; I've really struggled with what I've seen and read.
And I wondered about commenting on it in a public setting for several days. I find myself sitting here at my computer telling myself,' how can you comment on any of this; will it make a difference to anyone?' And then I think 'how can I not comment? How can I keep silent when this voice inside keeps saying 'say something, do something!''
My heart was so sadden by the passing of Robin Williams. He brought such joy to the world and yet he wasn't able to find that joy for himself. Such a tragedy, such a loss. I don't know too many people who haven't said at one time or another 'gee I'm depressed'; but we don't mean it in the way that Robin Williams was depressed. Tomorrow or maybe even the next day it will pass and we'll go on with our lives; he wasn't able to do that. And then to read that people were so mean to his daughter on Twitter that she shut her account down just made me feel sick. The topper for me was today as I was scrolling through my newsfeed on FaceBook and there was a post shared by someone I know of an 'exclusive picture' of (supposedly anyway) Robin showing the marks around his neck from the belt that he used. REALLY? How sad that we, as a society have sunk so low.
The shooting in Ferguson, MO and the aftermath of that. Will the protesting bring that young man back to his family? No. Will it take away the guilt the police officer will carry with him all the rest of his life? No. Will threatening the officer and his family with violence do anyone any good? No. Will setting fires, looting, clashing with law enforcement do anyone any good? No. In fact it is causing more harm to people, to business', to that city, that state and to our nation. I watch the news and see the stories on the internet and what I guess shocks me the most is the images of young children being part of the protests and I ask myself why. Why are we teaching the our children that this is acceptable? Why aren't we teaching our children acceptance, tolerance and love? So many conflicting statements, so many speculations. Did this young man rob a store, resist arrest, threaten a police officer? Did the police officer do all he could to de-escalate the situation before firing his weapon? All the answers may never be found; and the situation will never be resolved to the satisfaction of all. Too much is unknown; but what we do know is that a young man has lost his life and another man will carry that load with him all the rest of his.
The Middle East/Eastern Europe and what is happening there truly scares me. Genocide, Russia invading Ukraine, Iraq, Israel and Hamas, the kidnapping of innocent children, political unrest. Well the list could go on for pages and pages. Why does all this scare me? Doesn't it scare you? When are we going to come to our senses as a society and say 'ENOUGH ALREADY!'????? God must weep oceans of tears everyday as He looks at His creation and what we are doing...and not doing.
So, how are we to change the world? It has to start with each of us doing something. One small thing is a start! Do a random act of kindness for a stranger, send someone flowers just because, stick up for the underdog. Just Do Something!
Check out this song by Matthew West...its been my 'theme' song if you will this summer.
http://youtu.be/b_RjndG0IX8
Agree? Disagree? Think I'm off my rocker maybe? Leave a comment and let the discussion begin. I only ask that you are respectful of the feelings and views of not only myself but anyone who comments.
Thanks for stopping by. I do appreciate each of you.
May the Lord give us all His peace today-
Robyn
And I wondered about commenting on it in a public setting for several days. I find myself sitting here at my computer telling myself,' how can you comment on any of this; will it make a difference to anyone?' And then I think 'how can I not comment? How can I keep silent when this voice inside keeps saying 'say something, do something!''
My heart was so sadden by the passing of Robin Williams. He brought such joy to the world and yet he wasn't able to find that joy for himself. Such a tragedy, such a loss. I don't know too many people who haven't said at one time or another 'gee I'm depressed'; but we don't mean it in the way that Robin Williams was depressed. Tomorrow or maybe even the next day it will pass and we'll go on with our lives; he wasn't able to do that. And then to read that people were so mean to his daughter on Twitter that she shut her account down just made me feel sick. The topper for me was today as I was scrolling through my newsfeed on FaceBook and there was a post shared by someone I know of an 'exclusive picture' of (supposedly anyway) Robin showing the marks around his neck from the belt that he used. REALLY? How sad that we, as a society have sunk so low.
The shooting in Ferguson, MO and the aftermath of that. Will the protesting bring that young man back to his family? No. Will it take away the guilt the police officer will carry with him all the rest of his life? No. Will threatening the officer and his family with violence do anyone any good? No. Will setting fires, looting, clashing with law enforcement do anyone any good? No. In fact it is causing more harm to people, to business', to that city, that state and to our nation. I watch the news and see the stories on the internet and what I guess shocks me the most is the images of young children being part of the protests and I ask myself why. Why are we teaching the our children that this is acceptable? Why aren't we teaching our children acceptance, tolerance and love? So many conflicting statements, so many speculations. Did this young man rob a store, resist arrest, threaten a police officer? Did the police officer do all he could to de-escalate the situation before firing his weapon? All the answers may never be found; and the situation will never be resolved to the satisfaction of all. Too much is unknown; but what we do know is that a young man has lost his life and another man will carry that load with him all the rest of his.
The Middle East/Eastern Europe and what is happening there truly scares me. Genocide, Russia invading Ukraine, Iraq, Israel and Hamas, the kidnapping of innocent children, political unrest. Well the list could go on for pages and pages. Why does all this scare me? Doesn't it scare you? When are we going to come to our senses as a society and say 'ENOUGH ALREADY!'????? God must weep oceans of tears everyday as He looks at His creation and what we are doing...and not doing.
So, how are we to change the world? It has to start with each of us doing something. One small thing is a start! Do a random act of kindness for a stranger, send someone flowers just because, stick up for the underdog. Just Do Something!
Check out this song by Matthew West...its been my 'theme' song if you will this summer.
http://youtu.be/b_RjndG0IX8
Agree? Disagree? Think I'm off my rocker maybe? Leave a comment and let the discussion begin. I only ask that you are respectful of the feelings and views of not only myself but anyone who comments.
Thanks for stopping by. I do appreciate each of you.
May the Lord give us all His peace today-
Robyn
Sunday, August 3, 2014
A book review
First let me say that I'm not a professional reviewer. I'm a reader who loves books, loves finding new and interesting authors and stories to read. Once in awhile I'll review a book and post it on Amazon...especially if I love it.
Do I recommend books to my friends to read? Of course! Its part of being a lover of books...you are compelled to share with others all the great and amazing stories you find!
A few weeks ago I was given an Advanced Readers Copy (also known as an ARC) for an anthology put together by 9 indie authors sharing stories in several different genres that was being released on July 30th. In exchange for the ARC I was asked to give my honest review of the project and to post that review on e-retailer sites. I thought that I'd share it here with the followers of my blog.
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Hot Summer Nights Anthology Review – 4 stars
Do I recommend books to my friends to read? Of course! Its part of being a lover of books...you are compelled to share with others all the great and amazing stories you find!
A few weeks ago I was given an Advanced Readers Copy (also known as an ARC) for an anthology put together by 9 indie authors sharing stories in several different genres that was being released on July 30th. In exchange for the ARC I was asked to give my honest review of the project and to post that review on e-retailer sites. I thought that I'd share it here with the followers of my blog.
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Hot Summer Nights Anthology Review – 4 stars
I actually love the whole idea behind this book. The group of authors involved have created an island
paradise that includes a swanky resort, rainforest, an ancient mystery and lots
of romance. All the stories feature
elements of the island and resort that these ladies have dreamed into
existence. Please note that these stories contain language and sexual situations-some implied, others in detail.
Beauty and the Brain: I have to
say I disliked both the female and male main characters. Chloe is a spoiled, rich brat; and Chase is a
know-it-all who actually doesn't have much of a clue. I found it hard to picture them as a
couple. I was actually more interested
in one of the other characters Kinsley and would have loved to seen more of her. 2 stars
Laws of Attraction: Jared comes
to Dasia Island to work. He’s not interested
in the scenery or the resort; well at least not until he meets his temp Monica
that is. I enjoyed the way the
characters developed and it was interesting to see Jared’s view of not only his
work but the way he was living his life change.
4 stars
The Art of Losing Inhibition: This
is labeled a female-female contemporary romance. I didn't find much of a romance in it. Actually I didn't find much of a story here;
unless you want to consider sexual encounters the story. 1 star
His Island Paradise: This is a
contemporary male-male romance. Let me
say upfront; don’t skip this one just because it’s in the same genre as the
previous one…its nothing like it. Gar is
dragged to Dasia by his sister so that he could get over ‘the jackass’. He doesn’t want to be there; until a chance
encounter with Miko changes his mind.
Will he get his HEA or will the fickle hand of fate snatch happiness
away? 4 stars
Life after Death:
Broken-hearted, pulled apart by the tragedy of their son’s death; Victoria
and Jameson travel to Dasia Island with friends not knowing the other is also
there. A chance encounter on the beach
will bring them back into each other’s lives and provide a way to healing. Make sure to have a box of tissues
nearby. 4 stars
Layover: Michael and Gemma have
eyed each other across the plane as they travel with their boss around the
world. Gemma’s ‘no dating co-worker’
policy has been the only thing holding Michael back from asking her out. When an unexpected layover on Dasia forces
them to share the last room available will they finally act on those long-held
fantasies? 3 stars
Woman in the Mist: Poppy Drummond disappears in the mist near the
ancient ruins on Dasia in 1965…. Present day: Kai is the heir to the Euthykhia
Hotel and has befriended Poppy’s mother who has told him all about her
daughter. As Kai explores near the old
ruins, suddenly the mist appears and he finds himself facing an impossible
vision. 3 stars
Guide Me Gently: This is a story
about finding who you are and following the path of your choice not the one
that someone else has laid out for you.
Alyssa is a highly regarded photographer-mainly of celebrities and the
wealthy. She dreams of exploring exotic
locations; when an assignment finds her on Dasia she sets off with Ben, the
only local tour guide who will take her into the rainforest. Will they both find the freedom and love they
look for? 4 stars
City of Sin: This story follows
River and Haven as they journey to the forbidden city as a major storm moves
onto the island. These 2 have a history
that they’ll need to tap into if they want to make it out of the ruins. 3 stars
Overall, a good selection of stories and well worth your time to
read.
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This anthology is available on all e-retailer sites and is currently just .99 cents!
So, the question for this week is: have you ever reviewed a book and posted it in a public forum like Amazon or Barnes & Noble or Goodreads? If so, did you find it easy to do or difficult. If you haven't, why not?
Sure, its scary to put your thoughts out there in the universe knowing that there is always gonna be someone who doesn't agree with you or your opinion. But so what? You most likely have read reviews and disagreed with the reviewer. Take a chance and review a book. Its a trip to get that notification from Amazon "a customer just told us your review helped them make a buying decision". The first time I got one of those I was like 'Oh WOW! Really? How cool is that?' And let me just say that for indie authors reviews are extremely important as it helps get the word out to others about their work.
Let me leave you with this challenge. Take a book that you absolutely loved reading and think about why that was; now write your thoughts down; go to Amazon (or B&N or somewhere else); pull up that books page and leave a review, make sure you rate it (most use a 5-star system); and now post it. And then come back here and leave a comment on what you reviewed and where so I can go check it out. And who knows maybe you'll help me make a buying decision for a book I haven't yet read and you'll be the one getting that notification!
For now I'm going to go pour a fresh glass of sweet tea, and dive into one of the 6 new books I've got waiting in the to be read pile!
Thanks for stopping by and we'll chat again soon - Robyn
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This anthology is available on all e-retailer sites and is currently just .99 cents!
So, the question for this week is: have you ever reviewed a book and posted it in a public forum like Amazon or Barnes & Noble or Goodreads? If so, did you find it easy to do or difficult. If you haven't, why not?
Sure, its scary to put your thoughts out there in the universe knowing that there is always gonna be someone who doesn't agree with you or your opinion. But so what? You most likely have read reviews and disagreed with the reviewer. Take a chance and review a book. Its a trip to get that notification from Amazon "a customer just told us your review helped them make a buying decision". The first time I got one of those I was like 'Oh WOW! Really? How cool is that?' And let me just say that for indie authors reviews are extremely important as it helps get the word out to others about their work.
Let me leave you with this challenge. Take a book that you absolutely loved reading and think about why that was; now write your thoughts down; go to Amazon (or B&N or somewhere else); pull up that books page and leave a review, make sure you rate it (most use a 5-star system); and now post it. And then come back here and leave a comment on what you reviewed and where so I can go check it out. And who knows maybe you'll help me make a buying decision for a book I haven't yet read and you'll be the one getting that notification!
For now I'm going to go pour a fresh glass of sweet tea, and dive into one of the 6 new books I've got waiting in the to be read pile!
Thanks for stopping by and we'll chat again soon - Robyn
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Books - part 1
BOOKS!
I love books! For me books are like breathing, sleeping and eating...its a necessary part of every day. Going back as far as I can remember, I can't recall a time when I didn't love reading and could be pretty much be counted on to have a book in my hand or nearby. The first book I can remember reading because I 'wanted' to...not because I 'had' to was Black Beauty. Imagine at the age of 7 or so reading a book told by a horse!
I've read thousands of books in the ensuing 50+ years since that first heady experience. Some great, some good, some okay, others well not so much. Fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, tell-all books, mystery, romance, paranormal, sci-fi and combinations of those and many more. My 'go-to' genre is romance. Sometimes with a little mystery thrown-in; most recently with paranormal tendencies.
Since I got my first Kindle device about 3 years ago I've discovered some truly amazing authors, have read really great books and unfortunately a whole lot of not so great ones. But isn't that what reading a book is all about? The adventure of finding out where the story might take you; will you fall in love with the way this author writes, the characters, the story; or will you shake your head and wonder how this ever got published?
I just turned around and looked at all the books lining the shelves of the 3 bookcases that are in my office...I probably own close to 300 books and that doesn't include the close to 100 I've got on my Kindle. Yes, its an obsession; just as my love of chocolate and sweet tea are. Some of the most enjoyable hours I spend are curled up in the recliner, with a book, some chocolate and a glass of sweet tea nearby.
So, what authors are on my shelves? Stephanie Meyer, Kerrelyn Sparks, Sue Grafton, Nora Roberts, Lillian Jackson Bruan, James Patterson, Fern Michaels, Jenkins & LaHaye, Dee Henderson, Debbie Macomber...and those are just the ones I can see from where I'm sitting. On my Kindle I have Victoria Danann, Tiffinie Helmer, CJ Baty, Violet Duke and a handful of others.
So, my question this week for you is this: Who are your favorite authors and what are you currently reading?
I just finished The Haunted Heart-Winter by Josh Lanyon and am getting ready to start an advanced readers copy (ARC) of an anthology that I received (more on that coming in a couple of weeks).
I'm off to grab a fresh glass of sweet tea, some chocolate and settle in for a night of reading.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave a comment!
We'll visit again soon ~ Robyn
I love books! For me books are like breathing, sleeping and eating...its a necessary part of every day. Going back as far as I can remember, I can't recall a time when I didn't love reading and could be pretty much be counted on to have a book in my hand or nearby. The first book I can remember reading because I 'wanted' to...not because I 'had' to was Black Beauty. Imagine at the age of 7 or so reading a book told by a horse!
I've read thousands of books in the ensuing 50+ years since that first heady experience. Some great, some good, some okay, others well not so much. Fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, tell-all books, mystery, romance, paranormal, sci-fi and combinations of those and many more. My 'go-to' genre is romance. Sometimes with a little mystery thrown-in; most recently with paranormal tendencies.
Since I got my first Kindle device about 3 years ago I've discovered some truly amazing authors, have read really great books and unfortunately a whole lot of not so great ones. But isn't that what reading a book is all about? The adventure of finding out where the story might take you; will you fall in love with the way this author writes, the characters, the story; or will you shake your head and wonder how this ever got published?
I just turned around and looked at all the books lining the shelves of the 3 bookcases that are in my office...I probably own close to 300 books and that doesn't include the close to 100 I've got on my Kindle. Yes, its an obsession; just as my love of chocolate and sweet tea are. Some of the most enjoyable hours I spend are curled up in the recliner, with a book, some chocolate and a glass of sweet tea nearby.
So, what authors are on my shelves? Stephanie Meyer, Kerrelyn Sparks, Sue Grafton, Nora Roberts, Lillian Jackson Bruan, James Patterson, Fern Michaels, Jenkins & LaHaye, Dee Henderson, Debbie Macomber...and those are just the ones I can see from where I'm sitting. On my Kindle I have Victoria Danann, Tiffinie Helmer, CJ Baty, Violet Duke and a handful of others.
So, my question this week for you is this: Who are your favorite authors and what are you currently reading?
I just finished The Haunted Heart-Winter by Josh Lanyon and am getting ready to start an advanced readers copy (ARC) of an anthology that I received (more on that coming in a couple of weeks).
I'm off to grab a fresh glass of sweet tea, some chocolate and settle in for a night of reading.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave a comment!
We'll visit again soon ~ Robyn
Sunday, July 6, 2014
About me.....
It occurred to me yesterday while I was doing my domestic chores and thinking about what I should write about next that maybe people would want to know more about me so that they would be comfortable following the blog and commenting on posts. So.....
I grew up in a small town in southwest Ohio and am the oldest of 3. My sister is the poster child for the definition of 'middle child' and then there's my brother the youngest-the only boy in the family and yes kinda spoiled. Its true growing up we didn't have/get everything we wanted but my parents made sure we had everything we needed. Especially their love and support of our dreams and goals.
Growing up in a small town was pretty great actually. You could ride your bike 'uptown' to meet friends at Jerry's Restaurant or the Tastee Freeze for ice cream or over to the Lions Club park for a game of tennis (which I was horrible at) or a picnic. I was thinking earlier of all the years we decorated our bikes and got to be in the annual Fourth of July parade...I wonder if on the 4th there was a brigade of kiddos on their red, white and blue decorated bikes peddling through the streets of my hometown.
I was the first in our family to go to college and I remember coming home for visits and going into some of the local stores and having managers/staff tell me how proud my Dad was and bragged about his 'baby girl' off to college in the big city. He was a local delivery driver for a beer distributor and it seemed like everyone knew me as "Charlie's girl". Gosh, that seems like a lifetime ago now.
Lots of things happened in my early adult years and looking back I can see what I learned from all the experiences-good and bad-and how they shaped my life and the person I've become.
I was blessed to have the privilege of having my Mama live with me (or I lived with her if you looked at it from her point of view) and was able to take care of her during her illness. She's been gone fifteen and a half years now and sometimes it still seems like yesterday.
I've lived in Central Iowa for 15 years now. Moving here to be closer to my brother and his family after Mama passed. I've been fortunate to work at 2 great companies, made some awesome friends; been very active in the church I attend and am a founding member of a project to establish a Compassionate Ministry Center in the metro area (more about that another day).
And that pretty much covers it.
So did you grow up in a small town or the city? And do you now live in a small town or the city and which do you prefer? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!
Me? Well I've lived in both and while the benefits of living in 'the big city' are vast and many; at the core I'm really still just a small town girl. So I've compromised a little...I live in a suburb of Des Moines that still has that small town vibe and get all the advantages of living in the big city as well.
Thanks for visiting and come back soon!
Robyn
I grew up in a small town in southwest Ohio and am the oldest of 3. My sister is the poster child for the definition of 'middle child' and then there's my brother the youngest-the only boy in the family and yes kinda spoiled. Its true growing up we didn't have/get everything we wanted but my parents made sure we had everything we needed. Especially their love and support of our dreams and goals.
Growing up in a small town was pretty great actually. You could ride your bike 'uptown' to meet friends at Jerry's Restaurant or the Tastee Freeze for ice cream or over to the Lions Club park for a game of tennis (which I was horrible at) or a picnic. I was thinking earlier of all the years we decorated our bikes and got to be in the annual Fourth of July parade...I wonder if on the 4th there was a brigade of kiddos on their red, white and blue decorated bikes peddling through the streets of my hometown.
I was the first in our family to go to college and I remember coming home for visits and going into some of the local stores and having managers/staff tell me how proud my Dad was and bragged about his 'baby girl' off to college in the big city. He was a local delivery driver for a beer distributor and it seemed like everyone knew me as "Charlie's girl". Gosh, that seems like a lifetime ago now.
Lots of things happened in my early adult years and looking back I can see what I learned from all the experiences-good and bad-and how they shaped my life and the person I've become.
I was blessed to have the privilege of having my Mama live with me (or I lived with her if you looked at it from her point of view) and was able to take care of her during her illness. She's been gone fifteen and a half years now and sometimes it still seems like yesterday.
I've lived in Central Iowa for 15 years now. Moving here to be closer to my brother and his family after Mama passed. I've been fortunate to work at 2 great companies, made some awesome friends; been very active in the church I attend and am a founding member of a project to establish a Compassionate Ministry Center in the metro area (more about that another day).
And that pretty much covers it.
So did you grow up in a small town or the city? And do you now live in a small town or the city and which do you prefer? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!
Me? Well I've lived in both and while the benefits of living in 'the big city' are vast and many; at the core I'm really still just a small town girl. So I've compromised a little...I live in a suburb of Des Moines that still has that small town vibe and get all the advantages of living in the big city as well.
Thanks for visiting and come back soon!
Robyn
Sunday, June 29, 2014
First post - welcome to my blog
After much poking and prodding by my bestest friend here I am writing a post for my very own blog.
So welcome to The Byrd's Nest where we'll chat about life, faith, books or whatever happens to come to mind on any given day.
I'm being summertime lazy today. The only thing I've gotten accomplished is the laundry...oh and a nap.
Naps!! I love my naps. Saturday and Sunday afternoons I almost always take one. Sometimes they're power naps, you know 30 minutes or so and then there are the "the naps" - the ones where you drop off never intending to sleep more than that power nap time and 2 or more hours later you wake up. Sometimes those are just what you need to refresh and energize you and other times, well you go 'oh this is so not good.'
I love the ones that make me feel refreshed and energized like I can take on the universe and even win. I wish today's nap had been one like that; but no today's nap was the kind where I slept for about an hour, had my hand fall asleep cause I laid on it wrong and woke up Miss CrankyPants. Guess its a good thing I'm by myself and there's only me to get on my nerves. :-)
So to get the discussion going... Do you take naps? And if you do, do you go lay down on your bed, or is the sofa your choice for one? Outside on a lounge chair, hammock? Leave a comment!
On that note I'm going to go fix a glass of sweet tea, have a cookie or two or three and curl up with a book and weather the latest rainstorm that is blowing through my corner of the universe.
We'll chat again soon - Robyn
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So welcome to The Byrd's Nest where we'll chat about life, faith, books or whatever happens to come to mind on any given day.
I'm being summertime lazy today. The only thing I've gotten accomplished is the laundry...oh and a nap.
Naps!! I love my naps. Saturday and Sunday afternoons I almost always take one. Sometimes they're power naps, you know 30 minutes or so and then there are the "the naps" - the ones where you drop off never intending to sleep more than that power nap time and 2 or more hours later you wake up. Sometimes those are just what you need to refresh and energize you and other times, well you go 'oh this is so not good.'
I love the ones that make me feel refreshed and energized like I can take on the universe and even win. I wish today's nap had been one like that; but no today's nap was the kind where I slept for about an hour, had my hand fall asleep cause I laid on it wrong and woke up Miss CrankyPants. Guess its a good thing I'm by myself and there's only me to get on my nerves. :-)
So to get the discussion going... Do you take naps? And if you do, do you go lay down on your bed, or is the sofa your choice for one? Outside on a lounge chair, hammock? Leave a comment!
On that note I'm going to go fix a glass of sweet tea, have a cookie or two or three and curl up with a book and weather the latest rainstorm that is blowing through my corner of the universe.
We'll chat again soon - Robyn
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