Enough is Enough

I’ll be honest. Before yesterday, I had absolutely no idea who Charlie Kirk was. I’d never heard his name, much less anything he’d ever said. Twenty four hours later, I’m mourning not just the man I never knew, but the lost opportunities of a life cut short by senseless violence. Rarely will I post anything … Continue reading Enough is Enough →

SuperDaughter!!

It’s not my fault. I mean, it is my fault that she’s so awesome…after all, I raised her! What I mean is it’s not my fault that this is yet another “all about her” post. It’s her fault. She harasses me constantly until I cave. She’s always liked the attention. Where do I even begin?? … Continue reading SuperDaughter!! →

The Rich Poor

“You can be anything you want.” What a crock of crud!!! I’ve wanted to be independently wealthy for the better part of three decades, and I’m still poor. Not poor enough to qualify for any type of public assistance, food stamps, or medical insurance. Just poor enough to survive paycheck to paycheck, one illness away … Continue reading The Rich Poor →

Happy Birthday to Me!

As I’m writing this, we are one week away from “ME Day,” also known as my birthday. My daughter said to me this afternoon, “Mom, you really are obsessed with your birthday.” You know what? I am! But let me tell you why. For me, birthdays aren’t about lamenting the growing number of candles on … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me! →

Some Things I Know I Think

There was a columnist who wrote for our local paper. It would seem that when he struggled to find the perfect subject to fill his lines, he’d submit a bunch of random thoughts and call it “Some Things I Know I Think.” Today I pay homage to his assumed writer’s block as I try to … Continue reading Some Things I Know I Think →

Front Porch Sitting

One of my favorite childhood memories is spending summer evenings on the front porch swing with my Mummum and Pappap. After dinner, Pappap would grab his radio, turn on the Pirates game, and head out to the porch. Once all the dishes were done, Mummum would join him on the swing. I don’t know how … Continue reading Front Porch Sitting →

Goodbye, 2020

The clock is ticking through the final hours of this crazy, mixed-up year. I’m laying in my bedroom, half watching a Hallmark Christmas movie, and half daydreaming about the new year and the hope it brings. It’s really just an arbitrary moment in time, but hanging that new calendar always gives me a sense of … Continue reading Goodbye, 2020 →

October Already?

Really? It’s October already? What a strange year this has been. I’m pretty sure January was about eight months long, and then I blinked. There wasn’t much to look forward to this summer with everything being canceled, but I still don’t think it should be fall already. I haven’t written much. Mostly because I’ve been … Continue reading October Already? →

What the????

I took a week off of work last month. It’s the first time in five years that I did that. Usually my “vacation” consists of a week of working 8-noon and spending my afternoons at the pool or out shopping with my kids. This year, I decided that no matter what the consequences, I needed … Continue reading What the???? →

The Great Ice Cream Debate

Which flavor is the best? Today’s gonna be a hot one. The mercury is climbing into the 90s for the first time this year. Swimming pools and ice cream shops are bound to get a workout today. I’m sure hubby will have the air conditioner cranking out the frigid air for the better part of … Continue reading The Great Ice Cream Debate →