Thanks to a very sweet birthday gift from a favorite Aunt and Uncle I was able to put together my first ever LEGO set. A typewriter with flowers on it (so very me lol). I wasn't sure how well it was going to turn out, or how long my patience would hold out. The first thing I realized is that my determination not to quit, no matter how maddening something gets, is frightening and inspiring. I HAD to finish this typewriter no matter how long it took (it took far less time than

Happy St. Patrick’s Day One of my favorite Holidays of the year!!!! On the 17 th of March each year, everything turns green. And most everyone around takes advantage of turning Irish… at least for the day. For me, it’s a day to let my actual Irish side have a little fun. There are so many fun things to do in honor of being Irish and St. Patrick’s Day, even though I don’t drink. So, while I can’t have a Guinness (I still have Guinness stuff lol) I can do the following and hav

One my most favorite pics I've ever taken © Bobbie De Leon Write Into Wings Publishing Welcome, and Happy March!!!! Spring is fast descending upon us, and for the first time in a long time, I’m excited about that. It feels new and hopeful. I think writing a rhyming children’s book about the joyous parts of spring might have influenced me, haha. So, I will set aside the cedar fever, asthma, and autoimmune stuff and instead focus on rain, pretty flowers, rainbows, and the fresh

I cannot believe it is already the second month of twenty-twenty six, as well as my birthday month. I have hated my birthday most of my life, even as a kid and especially as a teen. This year I was just thankful to still be here. This year was one of the best birthdays I ever remember having. I didn’t go anywhere special or do much of anything. I’m still battling through various medical issues, but I just enjoyed the moments. I received some gorgeous and very sweet gifts, un

When I started writing this it was seven days or one week until Christmas, and not much was going according to plan. December 18th - December 31st Autoimmune flare is laying me out. The weather is more like summer (85 for Christmas Eve and Day) so it doesn’t really feel like Christmas in the real world. That is why I’m so thankful that I have created a special Christmas place that stays with me all year long. So, forget the no snow and warm temps, and instead I will show you