What is Love??? ~ Going Deeper

With Valentine’s Day this past week there has been a lot of “Love” in the air. But, really. What is Love??? Do we have genuine love for our mate, for our family, or even our friends??? And what about strangers we pass on the streets? How deep do our convictions for those around us go? Read More …

Love Songs for You and Your Mate

With Valentine’s Day just days away I thought I’d share some of my favorite love songs with you guys. Like with most people, my hubby and I get annoyed with the commercialization of every little thing that’s celebrated in most developed countries. Therefore, we choose to keep things low-key and focus more on our relationship Read More …

My Brother and Memory Lane

Some of my fondest memories involve my brother that passed away a few years back.  I miss him so much some days.  Other days……… Read More …

Ten Ideas for Your Holiday Weekend Plans

Its Labor Day weekend!  (At least in the States it is. 😉)  Can you say HOLIDAY?!?!? LOL!  As such lets focus on some fun stuff we can do!  Whoop!  Whoop! 1. PARTY TIME ~ Get together with family and friends!  Go ahead you know you want to.  This is a great opportunity.  To quote Nike, Read More …

Forgotten Friends

Photo by Jim Jackson from Pexels.com Forgotten friends….We all have them.  But, are they really forgotten?  Or, more specifically, we may simply “forget” about their struggles.  Therefore, in a sense, we are forgetting about them when they may be needing us the most.  Are they in all actuality, amongst our busy stressful lives, the part Read More …

Best Advice My Dad Ever Gave Me

Something someone said the other day made me think of the priceless advice my dad gave me years ago. It was vital. His words in that instance are words I have defaulted to many times over the years. They’re powerful and I have shared them countless times. Lets go back in time… You see I Read More …

Stopped in the Aisle….

Have you ever stopped in the aisle, temporarily blocking the pathway? I have. And I’ve been behind others when they’ve stopped in the aisle, inadvertently blocking others. There was such an instance recently that struck me with some deep thoughts. It made me think about how and where we stop and start. And, in doing Read More …

What is a friend??? 10 Qualities of an Awesome Friend

After coming up with the name for my blog, My Quirky Friend, it got me thinking about what the term “friend” really means. Any one of us can grab a dictionary and look up the definition. So, I’m not going to go there. I want to explore what a friend is and, more importantly, what Read More …