Quirky family traditions

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I love blaming things on family. It takes the pressure off. We have a family tradition and I am the standard-bearer. I take this responsibility seriously. We screw something up at every food gathering. It can be large…like forgetting to … Continue reading

Another Thanksgiving done!

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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

‘Tis the season and I hate it…sort of

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No, I don’t really hate the holiday. I hate all the people getting in my way. For some reason all year long people do other things. At the holidays, they do whatever it is I want to do. For example, … Continue reading

Why old people shouldn’t take vacations

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We are back from our annual trek to the sea. We rent a large house near the beach and invite our siblings and spouses. We have one case of early stage dementia in the group so every year we can do … Continue reading