I'm Pam, a reading tutor, paper crafter and lettering artist, photographer, and a lover of creativity. I'm the wife of the most patient husband in the world, an almost empty nester, former homeschool mom, and a seriously lacking (but not hopeless) follower of Jesus Christ.
I would love for you to follow me on Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Bloglovin, or by email, so that we can stay connected!
A few factoids about me:
- In high school, I was so shy, I was often thought to be "stuck up." Ouch! (In fact, one of my friends wrote in my high school yearbook, and I quote..., "I used to think you were stuck up, but you're not. You're sweet and happy.") The funny thing about that is, I never had the self confidence to be stuck up, even if I had wanted to be! These days, I'm the quiet one who can't stop talking once you get to know me.
- I was once a 12 year old girl with 7 penpals, and I was perfectly happy to be alone in my room reading, drawing, writing with fountain pens, or sealing yet another letter with sealing wax. I haven't changed much since then!
- I'm terrified of public speaking, but my job right before I became a SAHM required presentations to medical professionals on a regular basis. Way outside my comfort zone, but I enjoyed it! Confident on the outside, shaking on the inside.
- I have a degree in Psychology, (and at one point had planned to be a school psychologist), a minor in Speech Pathology, and I completed teacher training while a SAHM. I love the neurosciences, and I'm intrigued with how incredibly designed the human brain is.
- We have a sweet, sweet Yorkie named Sunny who was a rescue from a puppy-mill. She is really my daughter's dog, but she figured out who the mom was, so both my daughter and I are her "favored ones." (Although, Sunny literally loves everybody!) Because of Sunny, I became a strong advocate of pet adoption and rescue organizations.
The photography at my blog is my own (unless otherwise noted.) I love photography, with a capital LOVE. (I have even made a few dollars from it.) Here's my little photography site: Province Photography
If you're new to my blog, wondering where to go first, here are some of my favorite posts:
For photography lovers:
For art and craft lovers:
Brush Lettering with Crayola Markers
Make Marbled Paper with Shaving Cream
Developing Kids' Creativity by Sharing Your Hobbies
Parenting Advice I Actually Used
For food lovers:
Gluten Free/Dairy Free Breakfast Sandwich
Quick Southwest Chicken Soup
Easy Chicken and Dumplings
For Pet lovers:
How to Housetrain a Dog--Fast!
Choosing a Pet: Cat vs. Dog
A Random Favorite (!):
Real Mail
I'm learning to enjoy this adventure of life, hoping to always find the good in, and the purpose for, the more difficult parts of it. I hope you'll find this blog a warm, fun, and inspiring place to visit. I value your comments and hope you will leave here encouraged and will find some ideas you can use in your daily life.
