Friday Favorites (March 13, 2026)

 

Hi Friends and Happy Friday!  Friday the 13th? Well let's just not mention it shall we?  We are treading lightly...it is March and all...anyway, here are a few faves from our week....short and sweet...

 

 

MEMEs/Images That Brought Me A Smile

 

Grammy's Anniversary

 

This week marked 8 years since my mother in law passed- we visit her often, at the cemetery down the street, but we miss her all the time.  We feel her presence, always, especially as we celebrate special moments with the girls.

 

  

Diana's College Cheer Signing at WHS

 

Last night, we attended Diana's very last Sports Awards Night at WHS.  At these awards, they also hold ceremonies for athletes who are signing to play a sport at the college level.  Diana got to sign last night.  It was very special.  The grandparents were all in tow and we enjoyed the ceremony and then the Sports Awards right after.  We all agreed that we know so many of the kids after attending so many games and you find yourself celebrating all of their victories!

 

 

Can I be raw and candid here for a moment friends?  Yesterday ended up being a really hard day for us.  Thank God we had this special ceremony at night to cheer us all up.  I kept thinking back to Tuesday and how it was one of my favorite days personally and professionally and then yesterday everything seemed to fall apart- work wise- kid wise- drama and heartbreak and such- I felt the hits just keep on coming- checked if there was a full moon- there wasn't- then I really started questioning my faith- I have been lately and it got real yesterday- I have never had doubts like I have recently and that makes me sad- anyway- onward and upward- no other choice

 

Have a wonderful weekend XOXO 

10 on the 10th!

 

Hi Friends!  Years ago I would participate in a 10 on the 10th linkup where you would share 10 photos, in chronological order, from the 10th of the month.  It was really fun to see how my blogging friends would spend their days.  That linkup is long gone but I see friends do something similar from time to time here.  Who knows, maybe I will start up another 10 on the 10th linkup-we shall see!

 

I was lucky enough to remember that the 10th was upon me and I actually remembered to snap pics all day!  

 

It was the perfect day to do so.  I had some exciting work things going on.  The girls were off from school for our town election day AND....the BEST PART?  It was 71 degrees and sunny out- can I get a what what??  Ha ha!! 

 

So I give you my 10 from the 10th of March 2026!

 

Devotionals and Prayers- Reading Blogs- Jumping On My Work Day Early Early! 

 

Sucked Down My Protein Coffee in 5 Minutes- ha!

 

 It was already an awesome work week by Tuesday!  I had some productive sales calls AND picked up a new search so I was giddy even before our really fun team meeting :)

Lunchtime was for my next three photos- Time to Vote- Eva and her besties were in tow because they got to vote between a school dance and a movie night- can you guess what they all voted for?

 

Food at their Fave- Chic Fil A

 

and a quick trip to Griffin Park to enjoy the warmth and sunshine- they played manhunt while I went for a power walk 

 

 

Back to work and back at my desk

 

 A Day with the Windows Open is a WIN in my book!

 

 

 My Best Boy is always nearby :)

 

 Dinner was Homemade Taco Bell (Copycat) Burritos

 

 and...that's a wrap!

 

*Election Results- disappointing again- for the third time, over the last several years, our track failed- our town is really difficult and I often wonder why we still live here- our taxes keep going up and our D1 High School does not have the athletic facilities to support it- I guess I stay because I have no choice right now and the people, for the most part, are great.  Anyway, I digress.  Eva and her friends at least got their wish.  They voted for a school dance and that choice won by ALOT :) * 

Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

 

 

Hi Friends!  It is time to linkup with Joyce for her Hodgepodge Linkup...so let's answer her fun questions once again...

 

 

1. Are you a naturally trusting person? Is trust built on logic or 'gut instinct'? Does everyone deserve a second chance? Elaborate. 

 

 

 I am and unfortunately sometimes I trust too easily and quickly and get burned.  I tend to be naive and gullible- yikes- anyway, that is something I am working on.  Yes I believe people deserve second chances if they mess up and apologize and we are all human-we make mistakes and everyone deserves a break.

 

2. 'Beware the Ides of March'...March 15th on the ancient Roman calendar, these words were made famous by William Shakespeare in his play Julius Caesar.  Caesar was assassinated on March 15th 44 B.C. Have you read any Shakespeare? If so, do you have a favorite? Have you ever been to Rome? 

 

 How very true this statement is.  I had to read Shakespeare in High School and College- not my fave, however, I like some of the more modern, romantic interpretations of his stories on the big screen.  YES Rome goes down as one of my favorite places I have ever been in my life- the architecture-the people-the food- take me back!

 

3. Do you like a Caesar salad? If given the choice between a garden/house salad or Caesar which do you order? Anchovies or no? What's your favorite salad dressing? 

 

 Yes to Caesar- prefer it over garden and yes to the anchovies especially if they are the fancy white anchovies- Tuscan Market and Tuscan Kitchen both near us serve their Caesar salads that way and they are delish.  My favorite salad dressings tend to me lemon vinaigrette or a Greek dressing.

 

4. Where do you typically work (or blog if that's easier) at home? Do you have a dedicated home office space? Are you happy with that space? 

 

 Yes I work from home most of the time unless I occasionally go into our office but those days are not often.  I miss it from time to time but I miss a busy and buzzing office more so.  Hope to get that back in the future- it feeds my soul.  I also like to meet clients and candidates on the road and in coffee shops.  I do love my home office- it is my sacred space where I hold my work and family lives together.  Lots of magic happens in this sacred space :)  I do my blogging here too!

 

5. Snow drops, daffodils, lenten roses, crocus, hyacinth, or early tulips...what's your favorite early Spring flower? 

 

 Daffodils and tulips- bring on the bright colors and the smell of spring blooming all around us!

 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 Praying for calm and productive March- praying that business picks up- praying for joy for my girls- praying for a warm spring and wonderful memories to be made

Hello Monday (March 9, 2026)

 

Hi Friends!  Sarah and I are so glad you stopped by!  We hope you will join us and linkup below...we are chatting about our weekends so let's get to it!

 

Friday Night

 

Cass and I took Laurel out.  She lost her dad last week and she needed a night to decompress and share memories- these are my people and I am so grateful for them..they are the sisters I never had

 

The Fit (still in winter mode here unfortunately)

 

 

Saturday

 

We were up bright and early.  I headed to yoga first thing then we dropped my car off at the shop to get something fixed (ugh- thought it would be a small job and it wasn't- BOO).  Rob did the groceries and I showered and chilled (read and watched tv) until we headed out late afternoon.

 

Diana headed to work and we brought Eva and her friend to check out a nearby restaurant for Rob to gig at this spring and summer.  It is the sister restaurant to where Diana works and it did not disappoint.  We can't wait for live music outdoors!

 

After a very casual dinner, we headed to the WHS playoff hockey game and it was amazing- they crushed Pinkerton and they are headed to the quarter finals this week up in Concord!

 

They also did a fundraiser for a family in town. Their daughter is on the team and her dad is very sick.  It was quite emotional but so glad we got to participate.

 We crashed when we got home and Diana headed out with friends.

 

Sunday

 

Daylight savings and we still managed to sleep in a bit which felt luxurious.  We then headed to mass, came home for a quick bite then hit the road for the day.  We had to drive up to Maine for Eva's softball game.  They crushed the other team- it was an awesome game and I am so excited to see them play outside this spring!  

 

Then she missed the second game because we had to jet to the middle school hockey game down in Hooksett NH and closer to home.  That was an ugly game- her team got crushed.  

When we got home, I did this post.  Rob did some laundry then we started "Brothers and Sisters"- an old series that my bestie Cass recommended.  Then we crashed early to get ready for the week.

 

What were you all up to? 

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