BE POSITIVE BUT BE REAL…how an introvert and a boomer views the world
Probably not the best way to describe my Christmas movie habit of the Hallmark Channel, but there is just no other way to explain my infatuation. It began with one movie on a weekend night when I was actually surfing cable. This occurred a few years ago. From that moment on, I was hooked, line […]
Read MoreMany people I know are split on which way to approach a holiday meal. Some prefer to just have everything set out for people to help themselves, while others prefer the intimacy of a table gathering. Much of the choice usually depends on how many guests you are serving. It is difficult to have 20 […]
Read MoreSince its November, I think we can start to talk about the holidays and what you will need if you are doing the cooking and baking. As of last year, we took over Thanksgiving from my in-laws. It was time to pass on the torch. Christmas dinner was ours to begin with, so adding another […]
Read MoreMy husband rides a motorcycle, if I haven’t already mentioned that in past blogs. I usually go for the ride, as I did today. It has gotten cooler for sure, and that hint of autumn dampness is in the air, especially early in the day. So the key is to layer it up. We left […]
Read MoreMy 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 […]
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