8230;Moments to be treasured. When I was about twelve or thirteen, one of my girl friends and I were allowed to take the city bus to Third Avenue. This was the downtown area of our small city, filled with a plethora of small shops and eateries. We felt so grown up on our exciting adventures of lunching and shopping. I remember peering through that door hoping to cat.

Bees, Bugs and more Bees. I have an over abundance of pollinators in my garden. They are everywhere and that is a good thing. Right? Well, I thought so until I realize that one group of my friendly pollinators has taken up residence in the ground. We are now the proud owner of a large bubble bee colony. There is no mowing near the colony.

Be joyful because it is humanly possible. Before going into labor for the first time, I think.

This is my final Slice of Life Story Challenge. For March 2014, sponsored by Two Writing Teachers. Yesterday, I almost ate bat, but I did taste bat gravy. Rice, veggies and skewered meat. The original founders of Two.

Last summer, I made the decision to disconnect. I logged off Facebook and Instagram for the summer and I did not check my email for ten long weeks. I read only the books I felt like reading and wrote only the things I felt like writing. The result was one of the happiest summers of my lifetime.

SOL August 11, 2015. Listening to a current recording artist during a televised concert on a morning show a few weeks ago I was left saddened and concerned. For every word she uttered the next 5 or 6 words were bleeped. In their happy hunting ground.

English Language Arts Educator and slice of life blogger.

But I like you best- baked. Today is going to be a great day. There is something about the sunshine, milder weather, and it both being on a Friday, to really lift your spirits. But for today, I am happy! .

Saturday morning I got up bright and early. Jetted out about 7, braving the brisk March winds to check in as a volunteer for a local charity run. Bundled and layered, I pulled away from my house and began rollin down the street. What was said from couch to Bed.

An ode to my Grandma Betty. Growing up in Saugatuck during the summers was always exciting. Located in Fennville, right next to Saugatu.