Why Firefly Lane stole my heart.

I've been meaning to write this post about Firefly Lane after watching the series last month, but daily life and writing took over. 

If you're looking for something to watch, here's my recommendation...

I didn’t read the book, Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah, but the Netflix series completely swept me away. It’s easily one of the best shows I’ve watched in a long time. The cast is nothing short of magnificent. Every character feels lived in, layered, and unforgettable. 

The story follows two best friends from their teenage years all the way into their forties, weaving through three different decades. The episodes flip between past and present, so you really have to stay with the storyline, but that’s part of what makes it so compelling. You’re constantly piecing together who they were, who they became, and how their choices shaped their lives. 

What struck me most is the emotional range. One moment you’re laughing out loud, the next you’re hit with something heartfelt, and then suddenly you’re wiping away a tear. It’s rare for a series to balance humor, nostalgia, and raw emotion so beautifully. 

I can’t brag enough about this show. If you’re looking for a series that pulls you in, keeps you invested, and leaves you thinking about the characters long after the credits roll, I highly recommend Firefly Lane.

Puzzling Limits

In the evenings or weekends, I like to decompress with a good puzzle. I've been piecing together puzzles since I was a child. My parents always seemed to have one on the dining room table. I hadn't picked up a puzzle for a long time, until after a visit with my sister-in-law and she showed me some of the puzzles she bought. She gave me one, and I've been hooked ever since.

I have a few completed puzzles taped and hanging on my office wall as artwork, and other puzzles are in a puzzle portfolio - yes, such a thing exists. 

There has yet to be a puzzle I haven't been able to complete...but I wasn't so sure after receiving this one from my daughter on my birthday. I thought the blending colors of trees and flowers were going to have me bunching up the pieces and putting them back in the box. But I left it alone for a while then tried again.

Just last night, I finished it! Was it a challenge - hell yes. Was it satisfying to finish - hell yes. I think my daughter was testing my puzzle limits, lol. I also think I need a puzzle break after this one.