Category Archives: History

You Want A What?

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

For the most part, my Mom and I have never had a problem communicating. But, every once in awhile I sense a generation gap. I’m not sure how, she’s only 18 years older than I am, but it does come … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Americans, Cleaning, Clothing, Dusting, Family, Fashion, Florida, Getting Old, History, Home, Humor, Life, Moms, New Jersey, Uncategorized, Women | Leave a comment

Hi-Ho The Derry-O, A Junking We Will Go!

Posted on March 1, 2019 by

All of my life, or at least for the portion that I was able to walk, I have been a garbage picker. In my mind a garbage picker is kind of like the American Pickers, only less “picky”, not as … Continue reading →

Posted in Antiques, Children, Family, Friends, Garbage Picking, History, Humor, Irish Roots, Junking, Shanty Irish, Teaching, Trench Art, Uncategorized, Women, World War II | Leave a comment

Alzheimers or They Shall Not Grow Old?

Posted on December 28, 2018 by

“Mom, what are you doing on Thursday, December 27th, at 1:00?” a question from my son and the beginning of the mystery that would become one of my Christmas presents this year…

Posted in Christmas, Getting Old, History, Humor, Life, Peter Jackson, Uncategorized, World War I | Leave a comment

Medicare…He’s Almost There!

Posted on November 9, 2018 by

My husband is turning 65 in January. He has recently begun his search for the best supplemental health insurance to go with his long-awaited Medicare. He is very excited about Medicare, not so much about the supplemental insurance mostly because … Continue reading →

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