With all the turmoil taking place in our country these days, permeating our lives on a daily basis, you would have to be living under a rock not to be effected.  The news is overwhelming and depressing with issues that … Continue reading →

Life never ceases to amaze me.  Blessings come in the most unexpected ways.  Occasionally they even show up in the aftermath of catastrophe. My sister-in-law Sherry was my inspiration/nudge for starting Sifting Focus.  Over three decades ago, when I first … Continue reading →

During this time of year, I tend to keep a variety of apples on hand just in case I want to whip up a Fall dessert on a whim.  Apples keep well when stored properly, and who doesn’t love apples anyway? When … Continue reading →

We lost our Mom in August of 2015.  Mom didn’t leave behind very much, she was a woman of few possessions and content to be that way.  What she did leave me and my ten siblings was her collection of … Continue reading →

As many of you have already headed full-force into Pumpkin Season, some of us (Moi), have one foot still firmly planted in the last few days of summer.  Technically, summer doesn’t end until next Wednesday.  And, given that the temps … Continue reading →