What better day to begin a blog than my Birthday! Technically, it was two days ago, but I believe in long celebrations. Don’t you?
And so my blog begins, 68 years after precious Mama Heil gave birth to me.
My hope is to inspire and encourage healthy and creative lives for you, AND for me.
I want your comments. I need your participation. We can do this thing together!

Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers
I think I'm in love with my Stampin' Blends by Stampin' Up! I can't stop looking at them! I ordered the first half of the colors as soon as they were available. They were held neatly in a box, laying horizontally, as directed. But, when I received my second...

Colorful Seasons Takes Me Back to Hawaii
Hello, and welcome to my relaxing day by the sea. I always enjoy thinking about the beach. I returned from Hawaii two weeks ago, and told you more photos would be coming. Here I am with my daughter, Katey, out in the ocean. We are 500 steps from the shore (I...

Samantha and John’s Wedding Day
Good morning! Would you like to see my daughter's wedding photos? I'm very pleased with her photographer, and so happy to have the day captured this way. Here I am, getting ready for the photo booth (taken by my husband, not the photographer). LOL ...