Connections

When we were kids, counting seemed pretty straightforward. One, two, three, four... we counted marbles, baseball cards, pennies in a jar, hot wheels, and the days until our birthday. Counting was simply a way to keep track of things we cared about. If you wanted to know how much you had, you counted. But somewhere along the road of life, we learn that the most important things -things that count - aren’t things at all. They are people. And while it’s nice to be able to count

We think God gave us memories like He gave us all fireflies – tiny flickers of light to brighten the darkness. They don’t last forever in front of our eyes, but they shine just enough to remind us of something special tucked away inside...

Your hands are on the wheel, your foot is on the gas, and you have just enough confidence to think, “Road trip!” You’re officially in the driver’s seat - freedom in motion with authority to occasionally adjust the radio. Sheri: Remember one of our first road trips together, Bill? Packed car, big smiles, and after two hours of driving, a bold declaration of “let’s take the shortcut!” Ten minutes later, we passed the same front porch – twice, as a matter of fact. Also, the same

In the "garden of us" - that is our garden of relationships - we are blessed with friends that pop up occasionally to friends that bloom and grow forever. The real magic is in the mix. Have you thought about the mix in your garden? Here are some possibilities: You’ve got your Sunflowers, who turn toward the light no matter what. These are your cheerleaders, your “we’ve got this” people. Call them on a cloudy day, and somehow the forecast changes. Then there are the Roses. Dee

Remember the saying, “every pot has a lid?” Most folks hear it and think about partnering romantically. But looking at it from a different angle, it’s all about the fit. Not forced fit. Not “close enough” fit, but that satisfying, just-right moment when things come together the way they were meant to. Think about it. Every problem, no matter how oddly shaped, has a solution or resolution out there somewhere. It may not be obvious. It may not be quick. It might even look a l

With passengers and crew totaling over 4,000, we were surprised and pleased to find an oasis of calm on board our cruise ship. Like a siren on the ocean, this oasis drew us in, calling “your table’s ready - what are you waiting for?”

Here’s a simple plan for life: show up, try, stumble, learn, and keep going. Every small effort — the class you take, the recipe you attempt, the friendship you nurture — is a coin you drop into your personal treasure chest. Over time, it fills with more than memories; it becomes a store of experience, wisdom, and stories you can share with the world. That’s what it means to be chronologically gifted. Life’s treasures grow when you learn, volunteer, and travel. Each action de

Some mornings feel like a championship match. Other mornings feel like you showed up in your slippers with decaf and a slightly wrinkled game plan. Either a way, it’s morning, and life is waiting for your next shot. The ball’s in your court. We’ve learned a few things about courts over the years. Tennis courts. Basketball courts. Pickleball courts. (And no, we don’t mean food courts, although choosing a salad over a cinnamon roll can feel like its own Olympic event. We plead

Stepping Through The Rain....Sheri & Bill The rain just shows up—steady, unapologetic, doing what rain always does - washes out spiders. Not dramatic enough to stop everything, but something you can’t ignore. Plans still stand and the path still matters. It’s just wet and inconvenient. And there we were anyway. Walking. Smiling. Umbrellas open, choosing to stay connected while the weather did its thing. Sheri: It was certainly better when shared with friends! Rain has a wa

Our photo pretty much gives it away: this is a shameless (but very positive!) promotion for our book, Pictures, Pen, and Positivity. Life is full of small moments, the kind you almost miss if you’re moving too fast. But when you begin to look for them, really look, something shifts. Those moments start to add up. A glance, a laugh, a flicker of light - each can carry more meaning than we often realize. That’s the heartbeat of this book: imperfectly and honestly, we choose to

At first glance, it looks like a salad bar waiting to happen. Lettuce, cauliflower, and cabbage sitting side by side, each a solid “head” in its own right. Crisp. Dependable. Perfectly fine on their own. But together? Suddenly there’s texture, contrast, and far more nourishment than anyone could deliver solo. That’s the quiet wisdom tucked between the leaves: two or three heads can be better than one. History seems to agree. Lennon had McCartney. Ideas turned into anthe

Every Valentine’s Day, we’re surrounded by messages about romantic love – perfect couples and dramatic declarations. But look away from the bowl of candy hearts, and you’ll see love in zillions of other unique ways. Sometimes, sweet love has fur. It’s the pet who sits quietly beside you when you don’t feel like talking. Paws padding down the hallway when you get home. Sheri: Like the dog who loses their mind when you walk through the door, even if you are only gone for five m

Reading the Green - Sheri & Bill Picture a foursome on the green, huddled like a tiny board meeting in golf shoes. One player crouches over the ball, studying the slope with the intensity usually reserved for tax forms. The others gather behind him, heads tilted, eyes squinting, soaking up every clue the grass is willing to spill. They’re not being nosey. They’re being wise. Because in golf - just like in life - we get better when we pay attention to each other. That moment i

Sheri: Songs are more than just melodies and beats. They’re tiny novels, poems, and sometimes even whispered prayers set to music. When I write a song, I am trying to craft a story with my lyrics that is both heartfelt and relatable. Sometimes the story hooks you even before the melody does.

What if we didn’t pack up the seasonal Christmas cheer with the ornaments and extension cords? What if the hopes, promises, and good tidings of the season did not get boxed?

Sometimes the most meaningful moments of the season are found in the soft glow of a single ornament - a small, colorful reminder that even simple things can carry years of memory and warmth. In the middle of the holiday hurry,

No “famous” quotes here! It’s just us, “Sheri & Bill,” with some of our own holiday musings that we have compiled, about a season we truly enjoy!

Traditions matter, even the silly ones. They are little anchors that we drop into the waters of our lives that keep us steady when the year feels wild.

They say, “a gift is not a gift until it’s received.” True enough, but we’d argue it’s not fully a gift until it’s appreciated, used, or at least re-gifted with a wink. A candle left unlit, a book unopened, a compliment shrugged off -each is a small treasure still waiting for its moment to shine.

Hope rarely enters with fanfare. It often arrives quietly, like a small bird settling on a branch or windowsill - eye catching, and always welcome. That’s what Emily Dickinson understood so beautifully. Hope isn’t a thunderclap; it’s a whisper that stays, even when the storm rolls in.