"Wallering" is a Southern/Appalachian term (how appropriate since I was in Tennessee!). It means " to roll, lounge, or wiggle around lazily, restlessly, or ungracefully, similar to a pig in mud. " In this context, it connotes being upset and sad, and writhing around in bed!!!! As in "taking to the bed!" I took to the bed after each of my children went away to college. But for this occasion, I didn't just take to the bed, I was wallering in bed! I can't take credit for the u

Practicing gratitude ... the best medicine!

it was a fun wander. And I supported a LOT of the small businesses!

Wow. How fun to stay in a place with so much history. The books, the art, the record collectoin! We have been listening to Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass all morning! It's raniy here so not great tourist weather - but we're cozy inside our little apartment, gazing outside at the rain in downtown Columbia Tennessee!

A big day! Happy Valentine's Day to all my Readers! Love to you!

It's so gorgeous! The perfect Valentine treat from the perfect Val Pal! Thanks Mary! And Happy Valentine's to all my Val Pal Readers! Treat yourself this weekend!

Busy days ahead!

I really restrained myself. I only bought one thing: a Disney sweatshirt (with sparkles!)