Category Archives: Fathers and Mothers

Caring is Sharing

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

The Great Depression in the United States began in October of 1929 and, essentially, lasted until we entered World War II in December of 1941. My Dad and his two brothers were born in the middle of the Great Depression, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, America, Americans, appliances, Caring is Sharing, Challenges, Childhood, Christians, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Friends, Getting Old, God, History, Home, Humor, Life, Love, Memories, Prayer, September 11, 2001, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Well, I’m 60 Now…

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

My parents were married on January 10, 1959. I was born on October 18, 1959. Can we say, “honeymoon” baby? Yes, we can. My dad’s favorite joke every year on or around my birthday is… “Well, your Mom and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Banking, Birthdays, Challenges, Drive - Through, Embarrassing moments, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Getting Old, Honeymoon Baby, Humor, Life, New Beginnings, Senior Moments, The Human Spirit, Turning 60, Uncategorized, Women | 2 Comments

The Best Part of Waking Up May Not Be In Your Cup

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

When we first moved to Florida in 1998, I found myself missing ‘home’. My brother had moved to Washington state years before, but this was the first time that I had lived more than 20 minutes away from my sisters … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Change, Childhood, Christians, Coffee, Coffee Drinkers, Faith, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Florida, Grandmother, Growing Up, Health, Home, Humor, Husbands, Life, Memories, New Beginnings, New Jersey, Sisters, Starbucks, Stomach Issues, Tea, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

“If You Can’t Make it Better…

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

Last week began as most weeks this summer, with visits to the “Ologists” for one or both of my parents. Normally, appointments are not that much of an issue, but this summer has been more than a little bit eventful … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Attitude, Erma Bombeck, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Florida, Getting Old, Home, Hospitals, Humor, ICU, Italian Roots, Life, Love, Marriage, Oxygen, Sleep Apnea, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Squirrel!

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

I know it’s almost summer, but spring must still be in the air. Lately on our morning walks, we see at least 6 little baby squirrels sitting having their breakfast in one little spot. They wait until Phoebe is almost … Continue reading →

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