So ready for this time of year.........

I love the spring and summer time. Much more so this year, as this winter seemed to last forever because of all the snow.

Decisions........

Recently I took my son on college campus tours. We went to Western Michigan University, Michigan State University and University of Michigan. He said he will apply to all of them and Duke University in North Carolina. But what I liked most was that he fell in love with Michigan State University.

Well, since I graduated from there 26 years ago (oh man, am I feeling really old now), I was happy to see he liked it there. We had a great day at Michigan State and I took several pictures, but somehow deleted them all :) But, luckily I had posted this picture to facebook and was able to save this again.

I kept asking him if he liked State because of me (I couldn't contain my excitement showing him my old dorms), and he said it wasn't. I was glad to hear that, because it is his decision, one he has to make or he might regret it. Truth be told, I have been pushing U of M more because of the pre-med program. But, he didn't feel the warmth and friendliness on that campus tour, as he did at Michigan State. But, he is still applying to keep his options open. That is if he is accepted. I am hopeful he will be though. I think he will have no problem at State, but don't want to get overzealous and jinks it.

As much as I want to guide him in the direction "I think he should go", I know he has to make this decision. If I really sit back and think, I am lucky he wants to pursue an education and just be happy in what he decides. No matter what his future brings, if he is happy and treats other people well, I will be glad in that.

I love this picture, he is my pride and joy :)

The Blame Game.........

Just food for thought..........



I believe we have the capacity to guide our lives and control our situations.

People who blame others or situations without taking responsibility for their contribution to the problem never get the sense of satisfaction of growth. By refusing to see their own errors, they lose the opportunity to change the very aspects of themselves that keep them stuck.

Should we place the blame on others for our misfortune? In fact, according to a Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, blaming someone else for one’s mistakes is a socially contagious condition—the behavior literally spreads from one person to the next.


People have the tendency to blame others for the problems in their lives, little realizing that others have no power over them unless they willingly permit themselves to be influenced by others. You have the power to control your actions and you can mold them in whatever way you want. Why give someone so much power over your life??


About three years ago I wrote this poem. I experienced an individual try to blame the hardships in their life on someone, as I felt they were blind to the fact that it was their actions that caused people to react differently to them. I have seen this happen again and again and get frustrated when I see people play the BLAME GAME! But, I guess it is easier for some, rather than finding fault (growth) within themselves.

I am so very fortunate to have a father who is very wise, who taught me at a young age that I would always lose out, in so many ways, when I play that game.

So, here goes...........just my two cents on the matter :}

You Not Me


Why is it so easy to blame another?
Why do you not see further?
If you thought for a while, outside of self, you will see.
It could even set you free.

If you blame me for your sorrow,
you will never grow with each tomorrow.
Rather try to face the forbidden,
and realize who are you kiddin`.

You are the reason for your life's course, not me.
Once you believe this you can break free.
I cannot make people see you a certain way.
It is rather because of how you choose to play.

Others will see you from your actions, not your word.
So walk the walk, and pray to the lord.
You may be seen for what you show, rather than say, you are.
For this is the best way by far.

My hope is that you can see, it is because of you not me.
So set yourself free and take responsibility.

Little Cuties...........

So far, summer has been busy with graduations, ball games and parties at friends. I usually grab my camera and love to take pictures. Adults shy away, but kids want to see their picture right away and then it is a free for all, posing for the camera and all.

Here are some of the cuties I have been fortunate to capture:

This little guy was excited to get a picture with his squirt gun,

Next, he told me that he was gonna soak me....

I loved this little guy, he was so cute, but wanted his ball in the picture.

This cutie is an old co-worker's little guy. He just posed so perfect for me :)

This little girl is one of my previous student's kiddo. I was taking prom pictures of my son and she was just so adorable, I couldn't resist snapping a few of her.

My friend's son had a ball game and I ran into another one of my former students with her little guy. He wasn't so thrilled with me taking his picture at first.

So, I snapped some when he didn't notice. He was having a ball climbing a dirt mound, doing what little boys do best, getting all dirty ;)