Fiery glowing heart breaking through a cracked stone pillar in an ancient stone hall

Choosing Peace Over Validation: The Shift That Is Setting Me Free

WordPress Daily Writing Prompt #2812 for July 4, 2026 We live in a world driven by metrics, likes, and constant feedback, making it incredibly easy to fall into the trap of measuring our worth by how much others notice us. I recently stumbled upon a profound reminder to step off that treadmill. While scrolling through…

Older, smiling, well-dressed man wearing a cowboy hat at a party.

Be happy you knew him.

The author reflects on the remarkable life of her father, Bernard “Bud” Earl Ware, Sr., who lived from 1923 to 2020. Emphasizing his hard work, community service, and love for family, the message encourages others to celebrate his life rather than mourn his passing, highlighting the importance of helping others and expressing joy.

I am grateful for Bear Lake Schools.

#ProjectZen #Day8 #GratitudeProject   Day 8 of my gratitude project has me walking the halls of my school, where I attended Kindergarten through High School. I’m also frustrated that so many years later, names escape me, despite some of these people having a huge impact on me, and shaping my young mind. I feel compelled…

Love From My Kitchen

Today I caught a baking bug. It’s been a while since I baked, and it so happens my husband perked up quite nicely when I mentioned it. He asked for apple, then pumpkin, then apple, then faltered and just looked at me. I suggested both. He grinned like the Cheshire Cat, quite pleased. Pie crusts…

Small rural cemetery with gravestones, autumn trees, and fallen leaves.

Mom left sunshine for my soul.

In November 2007, Maria penned a heartfelt tribute to her mother, which she published in April 2009. The narrative recounts her emotional experience during her mother’s funeral amid a cold, dismal day that transformed into a beautiful, sunny moment at the graveside, symbolizing love and remembrance.