Category Archives: Marriage

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

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 →

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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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New Year, New Decade, New Faith!

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

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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Only For You, My Friend

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

It is safe to say that I have no problem with mixed race marriages. Of course, when I first got married I had to be told that I had a mixed race marriage, but I was a non-thinking 19 year … Continue reading →

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Mini – Micro Vacation

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

A week ago Thursday, Cliff and I went on a mini vacation to South Carolina to attend the wedding of my best friend, Cheryl’s, son. We flew out on Thursday night and flew home on Saturday night. Mini indeed, but … Continue reading →

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Forty Years and Counting!

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

The traditional 40th anniversary gift is a ruby. I don’t particularly enjoy rubies. We went ziplining instead. But, that is another post for another time. Forty years, folks, that’s how long it’s been. When I think about the years that … Continue reading →

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Washington, D.C., My Hubby and Me

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

Washington, D.C., our nation’s capitol. It was carved from the states of Virginia and Maryland in 1790. Not part of any state, it is a federal district and a territory of its own. It covers 68 square miles and is … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Americans, Counting Steps, Florida, Getting Old, History, Humor, Joggers, Jogging, Life, Marriage, Memorials, Monuments, Presidents, Smithsonian Museum, Travel, Uncategorized, Walking, Washington, D.C. | 1 Comment

Boyfriend Jeans?

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

Admittedly, I am not the most fashion conscious woman. I buy most of my clothing at Costco, on Amazon, or at our local Consignment Shop and most of what I buy are jeans. I love jeans…almost all jeans, except the … Continue reading →

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“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 →

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