BE POSITIVE BUT BE REAL…how an introvert and a boomer views the world
I am sure I’m not alone when I say good riddance to the year 2016! Looking back at it in retrospect makes me wonder, what happened! We could get into the weather, terrorist attacks and politics. However, my focus in this blog is the loss of life, and in this case, celebrities or those with […]
Read MoreThere is that word again, traditions. That’s because we as a family are big on them. Many out there have traditions that have evolved through out the years. The faces may have changed, but my husband, sometimes more than myself, is steadfast to keep them going. I can’t remember how they started, but the kids […]
Read MoreIt’s getting closer to that infamous ball coming down at the stroke of midnight in Times Square. It’s also time to rank those pesky resolutions we try to keep year after year. I for one, have decided not to make any. For the most part, I was never big on them to start with, since […]
Read MoreI woke up this morning and realized it’s the day after Christmas. It had to be when I saw all the casserole dishes and pots waiting for me in the kitchen. Oh what I have to look forward to today. I refuse to spend an hour in the kitchen cleaning up when guests are still […]
Read MoreThis is the greeting I send today with the hopes of not offending anyone out there. No disrespect intended towards mine or anyone person’s belief, for all of us do not believe in the same thing. Many will be celebrating the upcoming holidays in their own way. Some will be fortunate enough to be with […]
Read MoreThis is the only way I can describe it now, at least for me. I am usually more organized for Christmas. I missed the boat this year. And I still can’t figure out why. Getting ready for Christmas was never an issue with me when I was younger. I knew I had to get the […]
Read MorePlease let me know if you hear of any. The last good one I went to at work was when I started about 36 years ago. The entire company, which was a bit smaller then, was invited to a local club in the area for an afternoon of drinking, eating and dancing. My how times […]
Read MoreEvery now and then I like to share a recipe that is not time-consuming but oh so good. This time of year is notorious for so many varieties of baked goods. Well here is another one. Christmas Butter Almond Cookies are my go to sweets during the holidays. It has become a favorite of my […]
Read MoreThere was a time when winter cold and bad weather didn’t keep me in the house. Of course that was about 40 years ago. Well, my thinking has changed. I have no problem staying in when the weather sucks. It’s not that I can’t do it. I just don’t want to. Going to work and […]
Read MoreFor some reason, I always end up in social situations occasionally where my age becomes a hindrance. Let me explain. I either end up with a crowd of younger people, or really older ones. It’s those times I feel that social awkward thing and can’t relate. Last night was a good example. My husband’s boss […]
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