Author Archives: janelleevans

Without a running partner this week, I spent my early morning workouts in a pool rather than carving a path on the surrounding streets where I live.  Most of the time, the pool was a quiet escape from the stress … Continue reading →

This week, I have tried hard to focus on the positives in my life.  Yes, my husband is still losing his job in fifty days or so.  And no, we still haven’t found one to replace it.  But the constant … Continue reading →

This week my husband was informed his job will be ending in sixty days.  This will be the second time we will experience life without employment in less than three and half years.  The second time we will be thrown … Continue reading →

This week my oldest son took part in his last Pinewood Derby race.  For those unfamiliar with the Boy Scout program, the Pinewood Derby is a challenge done in the Cub Scout years (Boys from 8-10) where a small car … Continue reading →

You’ll never believe what happened after posting my blog last week, the post for January 2nd popped up.  I laughed and wanted to poke my finger into my computer’s eye at the same time (if only computers had them).  On … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, this year began with a huge stumble for me.  My blog for Monday January 2nd not only didn’t post, but was gone.  Technology and I have never been close.  It’s more like a grudging working-relationship out of necessity.  But … Continue reading →

Recently, I went to a store to buy batteries.  When the checker rang me up she said something like, “six dollars please.”  Immediately I said, “That can’t be right.”  I had bought two packages of batteries, and the larger one … Continue reading →

Christmas Tree Bread is an annual tradition in my home.  Every day, from December 1st to Christmas Eve, dough is raised, cut in half, rolled out, a pecan filling added, shaped into the iconic tree, cooked,  and shipped out to our … Continue reading →