Category Archives: Home

So, I’ve Been Noticing…The Home Version

Posted on June 19, 2020 by

We have all of us been mostly in the house for quite some time now. I don’t know about you, but I’ve started noticing things, Cliff and I both have. Some things one or the other of us have been … Continue reading →

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Long Life Birthday

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

Birthdays were always an important part of my childhood, probably because my Mom loved hers so much that it would last for the entire month of her birth. When my children were small, I always enjoyed coming up with themes … Continue reading →

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It’s Puzzling…

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

Last week I talked about the days that try women’s souls. This week, as you already know, those days are still here and it’s puzzling in more ways than one. These are the things I’ve found puzzling this week. They are … Continue reading →

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These Are The Days…

Posted on April 24, 2020 by

…That try women’s souls. You can tell because it’s all over Facebook and everyone knows if it’s on Facebook, it must be true. For example ~ A “selfie” video post of a woman. It was dark where she was, the … Continue reading →

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So…I’ve Been Noticing

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

I’m sure you’ve been doing the same; because, honestly, there’s not much else to do. So here are a few things I’ve noticed… To begin with, I’m kind of enjoying being at home! This surprises me because I consider myself … Continue reading →

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Curling Night Anyone?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by

“Well, there is one good thing about a national crisis (whether it be a blizzard, a hurricane, or a pandemic) it levels the playing field for everyone. We’re all in the same boat.” These wise words were spoken by my … Continue reading →

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The Little Traverse That Couldn’t

Posted on February 28, 2020 by

We love family vacations and we own a week at Marriott Vacation Club to prove it. Each year we gather our children, their spouses, and their children and go to one of their resorts. Every other year, we invite the … Continue reading →

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Ya Gotta Have Friends…

Posted on January 24, 2020 by

…And I am very grateful to have quite a few! But, there is one friend that I’ve had for a very long time, 55 years kind of a long time. Her name is Cheryl and though I currently have three … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Decade, New Faith!

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

Hello Everyone and Happy New Year! I wasn’t planning on writing a blog for today. We’ve been on vacation and, well, you know. I was going to wish you all a Happy New Year, tell you that I am very … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

We were at my childhood home in Whippany, NJ and had just said good-bye to family friends. Almost as soon as we closed the door, there was a knock. It was our Pastor’s wife and her daughter…from Florida. To say … Continue reading →

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