Victoria Ponders

Family

October 18, 2022

It’s Raggedy Anne’s Fault

Raggedy Anne, you’re taunting me… Continue reading

Family

beloved toys, Family, fast fashion, gratitude, handmade, raggedy anne, textile artists
October 17, 2022

Be the One

Love and kindness are everything… Continue reading

Wellness

Family, gratitude, kindness, love, self-care, Wellness
October 15, 2022

Hat Head

Silly stupid ramblings…about a hat… Continue reading

Design

Family, fashion, hats, humor, winter
October 14, 2022

Very Verbal Vicki

He just wanted to listen to the game… Continue reading

Family

baseball, Big Red Machine, chatterbox, dads and daughters, Family, humor, listening
October 5, 2022

CSI: Lisa

A smile for you…from sweet sister Lisa. Continue reading

Family

crime shows, disability, diversity, Family, gratitude, humor, kindness, love
October 2, 2022

She Was a Pretty House…

I don’t know if my love of Queen Anne architecture is a nod to nostalgia or something else. Like many things in my life, design-wise, I don’t question it. It just IS. Back a few generations, this stately home was built by my husband’s family, right around the turn of the century…I mean the last… Continue reading

Design

architecture, Design, Family, gratitude, love, memories, queen anne, vintage
September 28, 2022

Stay Safe

Thinking of those in Ian’s path… Continue reading

Family

Family, hurricane Ian, love, mother nature, safety
September 27, 2022

Send Out the Search Party

I am the Patron Saint of Lost Stuff… Continue reading

Family

Family, home, humor, husbands, kids, mom life, parenting, self-care, Zen
September 25, 2022

Go, Granny, Go!

She was probably a suffragette, too… Continue reading

Family

Family, family business, feminism, Inspiration, love, photography, vintage fashion
September 16, 2022

Shake, Rattle & Roll

What do you do when a piece of furniture wants to chat? Continue reading

Family

Family, ghost story, memories, remembering loved ones, spooky, unexplained noises
September 15, 2022

Verbal Guard Rail: Thanks, Dad!

Wisdom in wee morsels from my papa… Continue reading

Family

dads and daughters, Family, memories, quotes, self-care, Wellness, wisdom
September 11, 2022

Finding My Way to Forgiveness

Despite the madness, forgiveness was always the destination. Continue reading

Family

Family, forgiveness, girlfriends, gratitude, love, mental health, self-care
September 8, 2022

One Precious Painting

Loving one precious painting – across the decades. Continue reading

Design

art, chicago, Family, graphic art, gratitude, monochrome, painting, treasures, vintage
September 6, 2022

Laugh Track with Lisa 😊

A tale of Jungian insight over a bowl of brownie batter. Continue reading

Wellness

ambivert, Carl Jung, extraversion, Family, introversion, listening, love, self-care, stress
September 4, 2022

Family Traditions: Trees, Please

Patterns repeat – one family’s love of evergreen trees across the generations. Continue reading

Family

Family, family history, gratitude, love, nature, trees
September 3, 2022

Chip Face

Who needs birthday cake? Bring me a bag of Ruffles! Continue reading

Family

chips, Family, first birthdays, humor, parenting
September 2, 2022

Bumps & Blessings in Parenting

For the parents – encouragement and love from me to you! Continue reading

Family

blessings, Family, happiness, joy, love, parenting, resilience, stress
September 1, 2022

Hot Pipes & Guacamole

Popping in from the hereafter…my dad provided a dose of humor in a spicy guacamole moment. Continue reading

Family

dads and daughters, dogs, Family, guacamole, humor, spicy food
August 26, 2022

Power of Play

Keeping childlike wonder within… Continue reading

Family

board games, Family, inner child, Madeleine L'Engle, memories, play, Wellness
August 17, 2022

Well Worn and Loved

Vintage shoes…the memories they hold. Continue reading

Design

daughters, Family, fathers, France, frye boots, memories, shoes, vintage
August 13, 2022

Rolling with the Unexpected

Learning to deal with unexpected health crises in the family. Continue reading

Family

courage, Family, health, lifegoals, priorities
August 12, 2022

Fisherman Joe

Managing expectations and remembering to be joyful. Continue reading

Wellness

Family, fishing, happiness, joy
August 11, 2022

Little Treasures

Family keepsakes and photos and the importance of displaying them. Continue reading

Family

Family, history, interior design, treasures, vintage photos
August 10, 2022

Sadie & Bunny

Importance of giving pets their favorite toys to snuggle with. Continue reading

Wellness

Family, puppy love
August 9, 2022

Maxine’s Gingersnaps

Gingersnap cookie recipe and remembering family. Continue reading

Family

Family, memories, recipes
August 8, 2022

Loving Lisa

Life lessons learned from my disabled sister. Continue reading

Family

disability, Family, kindness
July 22, 2022

Beautiful Betty

Understanding dreams and remembering departed loved ones. Continue reading

Family

dreams, Family
July 13, 2022

Memories Matter

Memories and family mementos matter and help with grief. Continue reading

Family

Family, grief, memories

“Surviving Sue”, a special story about resiliency and love: Eckhartz Press (paperback) and eBook on Amazon.

Peek Inside “Surviving Sue“

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Chicago Writers Association Speakers Bureau – Writing for Wellness; Navigating Elder Care with Grace & Humor

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