Author Archives: Forest of Words

Ferris Wheels are “kind of” a “thing,” and many regions that I have often dreamed of traveling to have them. Did you know, however, that the world record-topping Ferris Wheel is in Dubai, located in the UAE? PS! Dubai tops out this girl’s dream destination for many and multiple reasons (we will get to allContinue reading “Ain Dubai”

The words you inspire are soft velvety caresses that reach out exploring every inch of my skin. I could never argue the way your entire being makes me feel alive. My body responds in ways I will never truly understand when you are 7,587 miles away! Even if I could argue any part of whatContinue reading “The Whisper”

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, You can bet your sweet ass no one on this planet will ever love you more than I do! Roses are Red, Violets are sometimes Blue, somewhere from across a star-kissed sky, I fell in love with you… I don’t know how and I don’t know why… thankful toContinue reading “Roses Are Red”

Mom’s moment I don’t even know what number 2,056! Also for the record, the undocumented portion of this caper is moms yelling at me as I am in the kitchen … Yes, mom! Yes, mom! I’m coming ….dropping whatever I was doing … only to enter the living room where she is laughing jubilantly withContinue reading “A Ray of Sunshine, My Moms”

“The ink of a scholar is more holy than the blood of a martyr” In recent weeks, I have been speaking about the Ag Museum and Windmill Lane and the projects currently underway (Jere & Patty Bruning Memorial Building and Windmill Museum.) Oh, who am I kidding? I talk about windmill projects all the timeContinue reading “Windmills”

The olfactory system (the sense of smell, FYI) is the strongest of our sensory systems, and the system links our mood, memories, and even behavior. But did you know that as far back as the ancient Egyptians, they were known for adding olfactory presentations to their traditions and customs? The earliest perfume bottle originated aroundContinue reading “Olfactory”

For EVERY BATTLE that defined me! & for my Bestie and Moms! “You deserve the kind of love you never have to question!” Janet Roth I posted something yesterday in honor of my best friend! Now, let me tell you a little about her; see, she’s “a ride or die” kind of girl! The profoundContinue reading “The Fighter”

I am the girl that has been taught more lessons in humility in this lifetime than I can ever begin to impart. I won’t even try! The drum is absolutely for the man who reminds me from oceans away to be brave and stand tall and be proud of my song! Every single day heContinue reading “The Drum”