BE POSITIVE BUT BE REAL…how a sixty something introvert sees the world
My husband has stopped denying that the weather is now changing from hot to cold. Our time sitting out on our back deck has pretty much diminished. It is now time to get objects hunkered down for the bad weather ahead. Tomorrow, we will most likely gather whatever is left on our deck,i.e. chairs and […]
Read MoreWe usually have plenty food leftover in the fridge from dinners I prepare. There is enough for two nights of what we like to call, “fend”. That term meaning just get whatever you want to eat. I like what I cook, and always make enough so we have those extras. Cooking is something I try […]
Read MoreIn a few days, early voting will begin in our state. I for one will wait until the real day of November 8th, to do my civic duty. Once again, I am very traditional when it comes to certain things. Voting is one of them. I will not lie and say I didn’t try it, […]
Read MoreI stated in a earlier blog how much I despise clutter. Never gave it much thought, so now and then I would get rid of certain things . The problem I have these days is when should I just realize that you can’t keep everything! My husband and I are preparing to update our family […]
Read MoreSo what is a “Step Back Day”? Well, if you work outside the home, it’s a day off. If you are a stay at home mom or dad or teleworker, it’s a day off. Whatever your situation, it’s that day you have to just get away from the usual daily crap, that might turn you […]
Read MoreRecently, as I was going through all my clothes for donations, it occurred to me. I own so many pairs of jeans. Now mind you, not all of them fit me at the moment, but they are available for a later time. Let’s face it. Jeans will be in style until the end of earth […]
Read MoreI thought this blog was fitting since Halloween is only a few weeks from now. People have for centuries thought of black cats as bad luck and evil lurking among us. Why I even work with some women who really believe those things. That’s a whole other blog. Ozzie joined our family in May 2015. […]
Read MoreLocal food banks are in need of food donations all year-long. Around this time of year however, there is an aggressive movement to collect goods for those less fortunate than ourselves. Since we do the holiday meals for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, I start my shopping early for the items that I can put away […]
Read MoreIn my opinion, one never gets to old to enjoy any decorations for Halloween or the Harvest season. We always have some kind of fall decor hanging, either inside or out. And so because Halloween is only a few weeks away, just thought it would be nice to share some ideas. When the kids were […]
Read MoreThe temperatures are starting to tumble, and it’s time to get those furnaces cranked up for warmth. Or, if you ever considered one, an electric fireplace. I say why not. Not everyone owns a home with a real fireplace, or a wood burning or pellet stove, yet wants the ambiance of one. My husband grew […]
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