BE POSITIVE BUT BE REAL…how a sixty something introvert sees the world
Parents of today make me a cranky 61-year-old woman. I don’t care. But when I read an article where a mom is slammed for feeding her kid some Nutella, people mind your own business. Better yet get a life. The article in question was about singer Kelly Clarkson feeding her child some of the hazelnut […]
Read MoreMy husband and I are big on holiday traditions, Easter being one of those holidays. There was a time when if I didn’t do what was expected of me around a holiday, I felt guilty. I even wrote several posts telling just how much traditions meant to our family. Maybe I spoke to soon. Or […]
Read MoreOnce again in the news, we have people who do not watch their words before they open up their mouths to speak. Be it a CEO of a major airline to the press secretary of the President. We’ve all done it at least once in our lives, some of us more than others. Words can […]
Read MoreI live in Maryland. I’ve hinted in previous blogs that I lived on the East Coast. Well, to be precise, I live in the Mid-Atlantic, in the state where steamed crabs and Old Bay rule. It is also a state where career politicians, who are old as dirt, also rule. They constantly sabotage anything that […]
Read MoreI love spring, but hate my allergies. They have come on like gang busters, and I am feeling miserable. One thing is for sure, I’m not alone! Pharmaceutical companies thrive on people like us, not just now but all year. Between Claritin and Benadryl, I should buy stock. For those who don’t have to deal […]
Read MoreSo my husband and I just returned from an overnight trip to Philadelphia to visit our son and his fiance. They purchased a home there in the city, where all the action is. We must admit, if we could afford to do the same, we would! The city of “brotherly love”, is all but a […]
Read MoreThere is nothing wrong with sensitivity, especially towards others. However, it is becoming an emotion I see less of all the time. There are situations when I, am not very sensitive about certain issues and people. Maybe it’s just a sign of the times that we live in. Growing up, I was to sensitive. Kids […]
Read MoreHaving a sense of humor is a good thing. Pretty sure I laugh at many things others don’t find funny. Through the years, I’ve weeded out people I could hang out with, if they didn’t have one. This may have resulted in losing decent, well abiding citizens to be around, but if you don’t get […]
Read MoreThe ocean is wonderful to visit no matter what time of the year. Sure, the ocean breezes might have a bit of a chill in them, so then just put a coat and hat on. I don’t care when I get to go down to the beach. It’s the beach! And this weekend we will […]
Read MoreHealth care is indeed a sensitive subject to discuss these days. It effects everyone, but in different ways. Take it from someone who has worked in the health insurance field for over 35 years, it is not a one size fits all. And unfortunately, no one will ever be happy. The Affordable Care Act has […]
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