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The cemetery – As is the custom in our family I put a Christmas log on my parent’s grave. My niece and nephew always put flowers there too. It’s our way of keeping connected. The cemetery was full of plastic … Continue reading
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My Christmas present came early this year. It came in a big box with parts that had to be put together. The instructions were in Swahili but we made do. I knew it was coming and I couldn’t wait. Or … Continue reading
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After a week of rolling around in crabby city, I woke up in a great mood. How can I tell? (So glad you asked!) I started singing right out of bed. I hugged the cats that were foolish enough to … Continue reading
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I am not a true procrastinator. Most of the time I keep ahead of deadlines and I like to get the yucky projects done first. Most of the time. (That phrase is key.) I have developed a few tips … Continue reading
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Another one bites the dust – I feed everything especially birds. There weren’t any birds around for a day or two. I assumed there was a hawk hovering but I didn’t see it. You can see them perched on a … Continue reading
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The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. Mahatma Gandhi My family has some unusual genes. Every family does. Our family doesn’t carry the stalker gene or the serial killer gene. We do … Continue reading
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What to do? – A few of my friends have elderly parents who need monitoring and care. I remember when my mother was very ill. It’s hard to see people you love deteriorate. It’s also hard to get them … Continue reading
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‘Twas the day after Thanksgiving and all through the house, the stink of old turkey smelled like a dead mouse. Time to light up that gingerbread candle! (Seriously, maybe two!) Have you ever noticed how the kitchen smells the next … Continue reading
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It’s Thanksgiving here in the states. Here are a few thing for which I am very thankful. Health – I am healthy and so is the beloved husband, all of the family and most of my friends. We take this for … Continue reading
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Yum! – I lit up my gingerbread candle. The house smelled so good I had to buy a gingerbread muffin to satisfy my craving. Am I the only one who gains weight from candles? Holiday smells in the house are the … Continue reading
