What we knew as children...
Today is our grandson's sixth birthday. He requested donuts in the park for breakfast and Pokémon cards. We were happy to oblige!...
Looking for a 2023 resolution?
Happy New Year friends! When the holidays are over, I'm ready to read something light. I downloaded Yours Truly, An Obituary Writer's...
Do you love the holidays?
I was struggling with every piano practice. My fingers felt stiff and the metronome was annoying. Each week when I went to my piano...
BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER AT CHRISTMAS
Families are complicated and ours is no exception. Adding to this is the size of our families. My husband was one of 10 children and I am...
Less stress for the holidays!
Now is the perfect time to acquire small gifts for the generous hosts who will invite you for dinner or the weekend this holiday season....
What's your story?
For the past year I've spent Thursday mornings in an online memoir class (evalogue.com). Recalling stories from my early years puts me...
Saying Good-bye to Toxic Family Relationships
When I married my husband, 30 years ago, he had full custody of his 14 and 19 year old sons. The older one has a disability. His younger...
WHICH IS BETTER FOR HANDWASHING LIQUID SOAP OR FOAM?
Wonder why so many public restrooms dispense foamy soap? The average liquid hand soap pump dispenses four times the needed amount....
SAVE TIME AND MONEY
Simply fill a reusable spray bottle with water and add a few squirts of regular dishwashing liquid. You now have a quick, easy, and...
TIRED OF WAKING UP WITH BED HEAD?
Wish you didn't have to style your hair every morning? A satin pillowcase may help you as much as its helped me. Sliding along the...
THREE REASONS TO USE WOOL BALLS INSTEAD OF DRYER SHEETS IN YOUR DRYER
Switching dryer sheets for wool balls will get your load done more quickly. Also, balls eliminate nasty chemicals found in dryer sheets....