Category Archives: New Jersey

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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A Business Hotel With Children or Things You Never Do…

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

In my 60 years on this planet (not that I’ve lived on any others), I have learned a few important rules. A few things that you never do… Never swallow your gum or you’ll have to have your appendix out. … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Hotels, Challenges, Child care, Childhood, Children, Christian Parenting, Christians, Differences, Embarrassing moments, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Food, Hotels, Humor, Husbands, Life, Mini Vacations, Moms, New Jersey, Parenting Small Children, Uncategorized, Waitress, Women | Leave a comment

Surprise!

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

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 →

Posted in Bible, Biblical Dreams, Childhood, Childhood Home, Christians, Christmas, Clothing, diversity, Dreams, Embarrassing moments, Family, Fashion, Florida, Food, Friends, Home, Humor, Interpretation of Dreams, Life, Moms, Mother Daughter, New Jersey, Pastor's Wives, Rice Pudding, Shoes, Uncategorized, Women | Leave a comment

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

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 →

Posted in Anniversary, Childhood, Faith, Family, Garbage Picking, God, Growing Up, Home, Humor, Life, Love, Marriage, Memories, New Beginnings, New Jersey, New Years, New Yorkers, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

A Legacy of Lizards

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

At this moment we have a house guest. His name is Louie and he is currently residing underneath our refrigerator. In case you’re wondering, Louie is a lizard. We would not normally invite house guests to stay under the refrigerator, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Kingdom, Childhood, Children, Christians, Dogs, Family, Florida, Geckos, God, Home, House Guests, Humor, Life, Lizards, Memories, New Jersey, Uncategorized, Yellow Lab and Treeing Walker Coonhound | 1 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 →

Posted in Animals, Child Discipline, Childhood, Children, Courage, Differences, Dog Personalities, Dog walking, Dogs, Family, Fathers and Mothers, German Shepherd and Beagle, Growing Up, Humor, Life, Memories, Moms, New Jersey, Pride, Squirrels, Uncategorized, Yellow Lab and Treeing Walker Coonhound | Leave a comment

You Want A What?

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

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

Life is Better With Friends

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

I’m not sure where that quote came from but, it’s true. Through the years, and let’s face it there have been many of them, Cliff and I have been blessed with many, many, wonderful friends. Friends that we’ve laughed with … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, America, Americans, Christians, Friends, Getting Old, Humor, Life, Memories, New Jersey, Uncategorized, Women | Leave a comment

Attacking Joy

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

One of the greatest gifts we have as humans are friends.  Friends lift us up, push us on, and accept us just the way we are, no matter what we do to them. When we were getting ready to move … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Attitude, Children, Christians, Church, Embarrassing moments, Faithfulness, Family, Fellowship, Florida, Friends, God, Heaven, Humor, Life, Love, New Jersey, Prayer, South Africa, Uncategorized, Women | 1 Comment