BE POSITIVE BUT BE REAL…how a sixty something introvert sees the world
Christmas is now 18 days away! When all the shopping is done, things are wrapped and preparations are going on for gatherings, don’t forget the morning itself. Create a memory to pass on to your kids, so they can carry it forward when they have their own families. If you are lucky like me, and […]
Read MoreWhat was supposed to be a special anniversary weekend for this Salty Sixty and her husband, turned out to be anything but. In an earlier blog, I mentioned a tradition that we had to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our destination of choice is usually the beach. There is a winter fest which occurs around this […]
Read MoreThis weekend is another milestone for my husband and I. We will be celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary. Sometimes it’s still truly a miracle it got this far. I say that tongue in cheek, only because I can’t imagine most of my adult life without him. We had to conquer a few severe storms along […]
Read MoreI bring this up because I know how I get around the holiday season. It was assumed that things would be easier around this time since the kids are adults, and I am not running around buying toys. It was assumed that I should always be cheery and merry. Not the case however! Buying for […]
Read MoreWith Christmas now being less than a month away, attention is turned to setting up a fake tree or getting a real one. This family still does the real thing, and goes to chop it down no less. I know many who are very happy to have artificial trees. Due to advances in reproductive quality, […]
Read MoreIt’s tradition with me to start my indoor decorating the day after Thanksgiving. The time from now until Christmas is short, so I want us to enjoy the spirit for as long as we can. I have learned over the years that simple and tasteful is yes, better. So I am not sure how it […]
Read MoreBlack Friday has only a few hours remaining. I personally didn’t take part. But then I haven’t for a few years now. It just isn’t the same. Once again, it is probably an age thing with me. Or just a tradition that is disappearing. This day was always like a holiday in itself. Back in […]
Read MoreThe turkey is almost thawed, my cleaning is complete, pies are done and we are almost ready for takeoff. Dishes and casseroles are out and their functions for the meal tomorrow have been designated. This is just part of how we keep our sanity on days like this. My husband the former Marine, always has […]
Read MoreSo we started out with a 18 lb. turkey this year. My husband was never keen on the size since we had at least 8 people coming over for Thanksgiving. He likes to give out leftovers to the kids and have enough for at least another dinner and sandwiches. Turns out we are having 10 […]
Read MoreWhenever I start getting stressed out a bit getting ready for the holidays, I turn to music. I am a child of the 60’s and 70’s, and my tastes are very eclectic. Of course, it’s my opinion that this is the best music ever to hit the airwaves, only because of the variety of artists […]
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