Technology makes our lives better. Right? Maybe. I struggle to keep up with it, and usually end up requesting help from co-workers or...

I always wondered where I came from. I wanted to know how my family arrived in the area and why they settled here. I grew up knowing in...

I don’t exercise. I engage in physical activity. It’s funny how word choice makes all the difference. I desperately hate the idea of...

Someone once told me that to find true happiness I needed to be with people who shared my interests. I never really thought much about it...

There is a very simple way to save energy that many people just simply overlook. Changing light bulbs from incandescent bulbs to energy...

I’ve worn prescription glasses for nearly 30 years. I always dreaded a change in my vision because that meant a huge hit to bank account...

We all have those days every once in a while. You know the type. I’m talking about one of those days where it seems that the universe has...

My best friend has called me a Renaissance Woman for years now. She calls me that because I have many varied interests. I am a writer,...

A friend of mine recently gave me a jar of jam. Someone had given it to him, and he doesn’t eat sweets. He knew I made at least one kind...

My husband and I had outdoor plans today. We’ve been planning this outing for quite some time. We woke up this morning to discover that...

Many people are afraid to ask their medical providers questions. They just follow their medical advice, and never question a thing. I was...

Yesterday evening was the monthly family dinner for my mom’s extended family. This is a tradition that was born of great sadness. The...

Now that I have grandchildren of my own, I think more and more about my own grandparents. My grandchildren’s way of life is so far...

I mentioned in an earlier post that I am a passionate writer. What I didn’t mention was that I plan to share some of my stories with you...

A great experience when purchasing a product or service is rare these days. I’ve found that service with a smile is such an anomaly that...

Pets can add a lot of love and joy to your life. I never had indoor pets as a child. My first experience with an indoor pet was when I...

Ozarks Maven is a week old! To celebrate, I’m writing a bonus post today. I sincerely appreciate all of you, my readers, for your...

I love making food completely from scratch. 100% homemade cuisine makes me smile. Nothing tastes or smells better than homemade bread...

These days everything is expensive. My family consumes a mass quantity of various products. I make it my personal quest to buy all of my...

Each person has individual views, beliefs, expectations, and cultural norms. I realize that not everyone thinks the same way I do. My...