Category Archives: Husbands

Days of Parents and Refrigerators

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

As a rule, I really enjoy Thursdays. Though our weeks tend to get busy with life, Thursdays are usually our day with my parents. A day when we get them out of the house for a little bit. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Blessings, Caring, Change, Cleaning, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Food, Getting Old, Home, Home Improvements, Humor, Husbands, Life, Marriage, Refrigerators, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

So, I’ve Been Noticing…The Home Version

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

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 →

Posted in Bathroom remodels, Bathrooms, Cell Phones, Change, Children, Cleaning, Coffee, Family, Flooring, Home, Home Improvements, Humor, Husbands, Husbands and Wives, Life, Mugs, Shower stalls, Tea, Teachers, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Long Life Birthday

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

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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These Are The Days…

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

…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 →

Posted in Aging, America, Americans, Attitude, Challenges, Children, Differences, Facebook, Family, Hide and Seek, Home, Humor, Husbands, Husbands and Wives, Life, Marriage, Memories, Men and Women, Moms, Parenting Small Children, Quarantine, Uncategorized, Women | 1 Comment

Curling Night Anyone?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

“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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Let’s Play Games!

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

Last week while reading the post of one of my two fairy blog mothers to my husband, I noticed that she mentioned that she and her husband play games. Specifically, they were playing Pinochle. I know how to spell pinochle … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Boss Tournament, Board Games, Card games, Childhood, Children, Christians, Church, Fairy Blog Mothers, Faith, Fellowship, Friends, Humor, Husbands, Life, Memories, Scrabble, Uncategorized, Words, Words With Friends | 5 Comments

A Mini Vacation With Men on the Move…

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

Vacation, by definition is a time to suspend all work, study, or other activity, usually for rest, recreation, or travel. Last week I went on a 2 day/1 night, mini vacation with my husband and my brother. I am not … Continue reading →

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Men Are Just Happy People…A Fun Read, No Matter Your Gender

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

A friend at a dinner party shared this with us. It made us all laugh…Hard! I hope it brightens your day! “Men Are Just Happier People” Their last name stays put. The garage is all theirs. Chocolate is just another … Continue reading →

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Ya Gotta Have Friends…

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

…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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Trying to Resist the Rise of the Resistance

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

The following is a Public Service Announcement: The story of Ernie, part of which began last week, has been temporarily postponed. We will revisit Ernie’s Escapades at a later date. I apologize for any inconvenience, real or imagined, that this … Continue reading →

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