Category Archives: New Jersey

A Business Hotel With Children or Things You Never Do…

Posted on January 10, 2020 by

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 →

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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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The Best Part of Waking Up May Not Be In Your Cup

Posted on October 11, 2019 by

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 →

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Forty Years and Counting!

Posted on September 20, 2019 by

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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A Legacy of Lizards

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

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

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 →

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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 →

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