Wendy L Hooton

A Story of Love, Support, Celebration…and Dandelions Several months ago, I participated in a writing challenge where one of the prompts was to write about a “snow globe” time in our lives. A cherished memory, one we'd relive again and again if we could simply shake the snow globe and return to that moment. Well, I’ve had several of these moments with my son, but as I thought about this assignment, the memory that came to me was one I’d forgotten about. Reliving it brought tea

On Wednesday's I will often share some Wend's-Day Wisdom. I even titled my newsletter this (have you subscribed?) This story feels appropriate for some wisdom and today is Wednesday so here goes. Wend’s-Day Wisdom- Life got you down? The fastest and best way to lift yourself up when you’re feeling low, is to help someone out. Helping hands = happy hearts. Last May, Matt and I began to volunteer every Monday for Meals on Wheels. We began doing this to serve the seniors in our

Do birds freak you out like they do me? Yep, I am NOT a fan! Or should I say the old me was not a fan, but in my defense, I have good reason. Until recently, I joked the top of my head was marked with a target, seen only by our feathered friends that said, “poo here.” And let me tell you, poo they did. On more than one occasion I felt the familiar soft splat, knowing instantly what it was, yet my reflexes, quicker than my thinker, sent my hand straight to the target. The feel

Happy New Year! Did you know…2025 was the year of the snake. Snakes shed their skins, so this symbolized the process of letting go of the old and embracing the new. 2026 is the year of the horse. It’s the year of strength, reclaiming momentum, having clarity and the courage to pursue. This of course according to the Chinese zodiac, or at least what I understand of it. Now I ask, have you ever had a feeling you couldn’t explain? I’ve had one recently…several actually, that is