My husband Richard lived within walking distance of Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California from 1961-1963, back in the day when entrance was free and only a few attractions cost any money. For him it was the local park and playground, so it’s only natural that one of his favorite foods in the whole…
What are you known for? What do you want to be known for? I can tell you, of all the things I might like to be known for, mustard is not at the top of the list. Actually, it’s not even on the list. But the other day I drove through Foster’s Freeze to get…
Hello, I’m Becky Bullough, and I’m interviewing myself, an inspired and hopefully inspirational artist who draws coloring books for grownups. Creating is my happy place! Read on to see what makes me tick, artistically speaking! Q: How long have you been an artist? A: Oh, you know, I was using finger paints when I was…
(Read Part 1–Diagnosis here, Part 2–Chemotherapy here and Part 3–Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow here) Let me just put this right here: in my opinion, radiation oncology techs are some of the most amazing people in the world. Talk about inspirational! For breast cancer patients (or at least for me), this could be one of the…
Before I start this intensely personal post, I want to tell you about this most inspirational song that I strongly encourage you to listen to. I first heard it around the time I was diagnosed, and it was written by singer Kal Hourd and my cousin’s son (first cousin once removed, if you’re into that…
I guess you could say my dad was the inspiration for this post about avocado toast. But before I tell you about that, I have to interrupt myself to say I just inadvertently made a rhyme—“inspiration for this post about avocado toast.” My mom would have said right now, “She’s a poet and don’t know…
Harold knocked on the door of the parsonage behind the church and handed this note to the preacher, my dad: “I’m deaf and I need an interpreter for church.” “My daughter can do it—she knows sign language,” wrote my dad in optimistic response. Never mind that I knew a grand total of maybe 100 signs…
I hear this saying, “You are enough,” see it in memes, and read about it. And I believe it, but maybe not in the way it is usually presented. It is definitely an affirming inspirational saying. I don’t believe I have to be more, do more, say more, try more in order to be accepted…
I don’t always wear feather boas and fascinators—but when I do I post it to my blog! Welcome! I was hoping you’d stop by! Come on in and sit a spell while we talk about these, those, and the other things that inspire us to be more creative, kind, joyous, relaxed, hopeful, peaceful, and loving…