Category Archives: Tribute

My Dad

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Not That Big a Deal

Forgive me people for I have not written. It has been a month since my last post. I do have reasons or excuses, whichever you’d like to call them. My husband sold his UPS Store and is officially retired. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Caring, Change, Childhood, Children, Christians, Church, Dads, Death, Faith, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Freedom, Generations, Getting Old, God, Gratefulness, Heaven, Heroes, History, Humor, Italian Roots, Italians, Life, Love, Marriage, Memorials, Siblings, Tribute, Uncategorized, Wisdom | 3 Comments

I’m Not Getting Older, I’m Getting Bolder

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Not That Big a Deal

Remember the old Clairol Loving Care hair color commercial back in 1971? It told women everywhere that if they used hair color they wouldn’t be “getting older” they’d be “getting better.” Obviously women (and men) have to get older, because … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Blessings, Challenges, Change, Christians, Courage, Dads, Fair Skin, Family, Fashion, Freedom, Humor, Husbands, Husbands and Wives, Life, Love, Marriage, Memories, Personalities, Personality Tests, Teachers, Teaching, Tribute, Uncategorized, UPS Store, Words | 7 Comments

A Little Bit of History…

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Not That Big a Deal

Hello Everyone, First, I’d like to apologize for last week’s post. Though I posted it in full on my blog, it ended abruptly when posted and, as my Fairy Blog Mother said, “so did 2020.”  This week I am copying … Continue reading →

Posted in 1960's, Attitude, Challenges, Children, Courage, Death, Encouragement, Facebook, Freedom, Heroes, History, Holocaust, Humor, Independence, Life, Love, Remember, The Human Spirit, Tragedy and Triumph, Tribute, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

A Tribute to a Stinky Little Dog

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

Yesterday we said “goodbye” to our almost 17 year-old little dog, Stinky Stell. It was a hard decision, but a necessary one. Stell was blind and deaf, she rolled down our 16 steps like a little tootsie roll more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Chihuahua, Death of a dog, Dogs, Family, Florida, Home, Humor, Life, Love, Memories, Old Dogs, Saying Goodbye to dogs, Tribute, Tributes, Veterinarians | Leave a comment

It’s A Wonderful Life ~ Jimmy Stewart in WWII

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

Like a lot of people right around Christmas time, I love to watch It’s a Wonderful Life.  Recently, I read this article and saw that movie in a whole new light. It’s a wonderful article. I hope you enjoy it! … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Americans, Angels, Christmas, Courage, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Freedom, Generations, History, Humor, It's A Wonderful Life, Jimmy Stewart, Life, Old Movies, The Human Spirit, Tragedy and Triumph, Tribute, Uncategorized, World War II | Leave a comment

“Angel In The Rubble” ~ A Tribute

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

I remember… I remember walking my dog that morning and thinking it was very quiet. There were familiar sounds missing, but I couldn’t think of what they were exactly, so I moved on with my day. I remember I went … Continue reading →

Posted in 9-1-1, America, Americans, Angels, Challenges, Change, Christians, Church, Courage, Faith, Firefighters, Freedom, God, Life, Memorials, Memories, New Beginnings, Prayer, Remember, September 11, 2001, The Human Spirit, Tragedy and Triumph, Tribute, Uncategorized, Volunteers | Leave a comment