A crazy end to a crazy week or more stinky ooze | For Animal Lovers

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Some weeks are crazier than others. Sometimes they disguise themselves as uneventful and you are caught by surprise. This week was one of those. I had some other things going on but I’ll save those for another post. This post … Continue reading →

Taking a snapshot in time

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During the holidays, two former co-workers died. These were people I worked with 18 years ago. One was the owner of the company. He was my exact age. The other, one of the head designers, was a few years younger. … Continue reading →

Masher, ricers and scary visions

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I am an easy mark — a patsy. The marketing folks have my number but I am getting smarter. I know the game. I know how it works. Sometimes….just sometimes, I can make it through unscathed but not always. I am … Continue reading →

Year end wrap up or how did I do this year!!!!

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I don’t do resolutions — not at New Year’s, for Lent or any other time. If I need to change something, I just do it. However, you should look back every so often to evaluate where you are. Did things get better, … Continue reading →

Calling all fashionistas! Leggings, jeggings and skinny jeans decked out with goose bumps!

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Tall boots with skinny jeans fascinate me. The look is long and lanky (said by a short person barely 5’2” tall) and kind of hot (at least on a twenty-something). I got the urge really bad. I threw out my … Continue reading →

Ben Hur’s visit on Christmas Eve

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Back when the beloved husband and I were dating we introduced each other to our family customs and traditions. For the beloved husband it was beer drinking, baseball and being outside whenever the weather allowed. For me it was different … Continue reading →

Visiting farmers’ markets with Mom | Childhood memories

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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 →

The travelogues have started!

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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 →