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Growing up, my family was all about great food. My mother was a wonderful cook and an even better baker. She always baked for the weekend just in case guests stopped in and they always did. We were lucky if something … Continue reading
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Every Christmas we receive “letters” from distant family and friends. I look forward to most of them. They let me know what’s going on in their lives; events I might have missed; and updates on kids. I have a few … Continue reading
I rarely do video links but every once in a while I see one that gives me a good belly laugh. I thought that we all could use a good belly laugh. My brother sent this around Thanksgiving. I look at … Continue reading
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Groan…sniff…sigh. I’ve lost it. I have looked all over and I cannot find my holiday spirit. I have a hundred excuses but I can’t get myself excited about Christmas. The shopping is done. The beloved husband put up the tree but … Continue reading
Since I retired several job agencies and headhunters have gotten a hold of my name and email address and have been sending me job opportunities. People with names like Kimberly and Heather contact me weekly to offer all sorts of … Continue reading
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When I had a full-time job, I worked to turn Christmas shopping into a joyous event. I hate buying for others. I always stress over whether the recipient will like or use what I chose. I have had my share … Continue reading
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Throughout the fall, I keep writing about sickness – human or feline. It’s just been that kind of year. Here is a new twist. The ear infection that the beloved husband had has resulted in a profound hearing loss in … Continue reading
*sniff sniff* My brother sent me this link today. I am always moved when people come together. Why don’t we do it more often and about truly important things? You can’t watch it and not get the spirit. For those … Continue reading
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The beloved husband is amazing. It is true. He does the right thing most of the time. He read an article this past summer that dark chocolate was good for you and immediately bought a case of dark chocolate bars … Continue reading
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It never fails. Pets are like children in that they get sick at the wrong times. They only get ill on weekends or right before a holiday. Our local emergency animal hospital has a standard minimum of $175 so we … Continue reading
