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I Eat Chia Seeds And I Know Things…

Posted on April 10, 2020 by

Well, I know “some” things. I know things about chia seeds and, because I love it so much, I know things about my family. But first, chia seeds… I confess, it took me a very long time to eat chia … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Americans, Attitude, Caring, Challenges, Change, Chia Pets, Chia Seeds, Childhood, Decades, Encouragement, Family, Freedom, Generations, Grandmother, Gratefulness, Growing Up, Happiness, Hope, Humor, Life, Memories, The Greatest Generation, The Human Spirit, Tragedy and Triumph, Uncategorized, Wisdom, World War I, World War II | 4 Comments

So…I’ve Been Noticing

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

I’m sure you’ve been doing the same; because, honestly, there’s not much else to do. So here are a few things I’ve noticed… To begin with, I’m kind of enjoying being at home! This surprises me because I consider myself … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Attitude, Bible, British people, Christians, Encouragement, Eyebrows, Fair Skin, Faith, God, Gratefulness, History, Home, Hope, Humor, Italians, Life, Teaching, Uncategorized, Videos, Winston Churchill, World War II | 1 Comment

A Woman With a View

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

Every now and then, I come across something that I know I want to share. This post, from a dear lady in our church, is one of those. She has a perspective that we all need, one of faith, hope, … Continue reading →

Posted in Americans, Attitude, Bible, Blessings, Caring, Christians, Church, Courage, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Friends, Happiness, Hope, Humor, Life, Lord, Love, Trust, Uncategorized, Wisdom, Women | 1 Comment

Curling Night Anyone?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by

“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 →

Posted in America, Americans, Animals, Attitude, Blessings, Caring, Coffee, Courage, Curling, Dogs, Eternity, Faith, Family, Generations, Grandmother, Grandson, Gratefulness, Happiness, Health, History, Home, Humor, Husbands, Jobs, Life, Mr. Rogers, New Jersey, Pride, Remember, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized, Women, World War II | 2 Comments

Let’s Play Games!

Posted on March 13, 2020 by

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

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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The Little Traverse That Couldn’t

Posted on February 28, 2020 by

We love family vacations and we own a week at Marriott Vacation Club to prove it. Each year we gather our children, their spouses, and their children and go to one of their resorts. Every other year, we invite the … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Cars, Children, Courage, Family, Florida, Hilton Head, Home, Humor, Life, Marriott Vacation Club, South Carolina, Uncategorized, Vacation | Leave a comment

That “Certain” Age

Posted on February 21, 2020 by

Last week I was informed by my doctor that I had reached that certain age when parts of my body are beginning to shrink! I have to admit, my first thoughts went to trimmer thighs, smaller hips, and a flatter … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Americans, Attitude, Challenges, Change, Cleaning, Courage, Getting Old, Happiness, Health, Humor, Life, Senior Moments, Shrinking, That Certain Age, Turning 60, Uncategorized, Walking | Leave a comment

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

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

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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Ernie’s Escapades ~ A Washed Up Life

Posted on February 7, 2020 by

It’s been 4 weeks since I told you about my adventures in a business hotel with children. And though walking through a business hotel straddling a child on each hip with one of them being half-naked was quite an adventure, … Continue reading →

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