Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Love & Hearts” — A train, love and a flirt. On a high-speed train headed to Verona, love is in the air. Two charming Italian guys flirt with the two American girls seated across from us. Oh, a show before dinner! Neither girl speaks Italian. “Honey, please end their misery.” My Romeo goes to their rescue as many watch this…

March Six Word Photo Story Challenge: Movement — Spring blossoms doing the happy dance. Say hello to pink blossoms—optimistic, dancing in the wind. Does anyone notice a spring in their step? Is happy that nature awakens from its long slumber? Nap time is over. I’m ready! Spring inspires forward momentum. In winter I plot and plan, in Spring I move. — Henry Rollins ·…

March Six Word Photo Story Challenge: Movement — Brave the cold. Take the plunge! Brrrr! Who would jump into icy waters? No polar bear plunge for us. We are content to stay warm while we toss snowballs from the river’s edge. It brings to mind, “the moment you find yourself trapped in the corner of your shower because the cold water is running.” …

A Little More of This or That At The Gathering Table — Spring is coming! Birds and bees are doing their thing. Flowers blossom, as does romance and the thrill of a fling, spring affair. Can you feel it?! Love is in the air. We wake from winter’s slumber with a happy dose of springtime energy. Starting fresh feels so good. Cheers…

The Best Friend Who Always Makes You Laugh In Life — Smouldering fire woke us—dying embers once a roaring blaze. We must have dosed off while warmed by golden amber flames, curled up, all comfy, cozy on the couch. Both of us were happily fatigued after a laughathon weekend. A screaming good time at Saturday’s bed race. …

Mardi Gras, Beignets and Café au Lait in New Orleans — Woke up with a craving! How do I satisfy this sweet tooth desire for sweet French beignets? Look! Pure joie de vivre we rushed to Café du Monde for delicious café au lait a plate of beignets ooh, love at first bite! in the French Quarter of Old New Orleans. Today is Fat Tuesday, Mardi…

The Power To Give or Take In Love and Relationships — We have the power to give love and to take love away in our relationships. We, behaving like a modern-day Cupid, are ready to aim love’s arrows. Choose the golden-tipped arrow — aim to give joy. Or choose the steel-tipped arrow and withhold love—inflict heartache, separation and pain. The consequence…

BJ’s This or That Game Challenge: Valentine's Edition — Are you ready for Valentine’s Day or not in the mood? For those who crave lighthearted pleasures to uplift these dreary days of February, it is all fun and games with Brett Jenae Tomlin’s latest game challenge. Valentine's Day is the theme—everyone can play. This day celebrates love in all…

Have Fun, Time To Treat Yourself and Show Your Body Some Love ❤️ — A starry night dip in the hot tub awaits. Set by the lake and illuminated by tiki torches, magical is how our weekend getaway in cottage country begins. Stars, when you shine, you know how I feel Scent of the pine, you know how I feel Oh, freedom is mine And I know…