Family Visits
There is nothing like family, especially when everyone is getting along. Our grandchildren are coming over to swim today and every time they are with us, I learn something new from there brave little minds. They are so funny and every visit is fun and happy. I love to do periodic family gatherings, which gives […]
Celebrating July 4th
We all enjoy a good party, barbeque, and parade, but we do not want to miss the true meaning of each and every holiday. July 4th is the celebration of our country and the freedom that each of us experiences every day we are here. Since most of us have never known anything other than […]
A Day at the Beach
Babysitting my granddaughters so is much fun and very rewarding. They embrace life at age 7 and 8 differently than we do as adults. They smile at the small stuff, love being there with us each minute of the day as we care for them, and just make my husband and I love life that much […]
A Book Review
I just finished reading Carmen Tarteton’s book, Overcome: Burned, Blinded, and Blessed. It was written and published by the same company and publishers I work with RTC. The feelings, strength, and courage that Carmen shared, the most intimate details anyone could possibly share, is nothing short of awe inspiring. Carmen is more than a hero. […]
A Recent Movie
My husband and I recently saw The Fault in Our Stars, the story of two young people dying of cancer who happen to fall in love. I felt the need to share this with everyone since this movie, in particular, really hit home for me personally. Yes, I was ill as a child. Yes, I […]
My Puppy
I often blog about my dog and all the dogs that we have had throughout my life. There is nothing like having a dog (or any pet for that matter). Your pet loves you unconditionally, through the best and worst of life, day or night, rain or shine. Whether you have committed a crime, become […]
Travel With Family and Ill Children
Travel, in some capacity, is something most of us enjoy. Some of us like short day trips, mini-weekend getaways, exotic vacations, or longer breaks over a week or two. Personally, I enjoy going away. Planning how to pack. Accepting the challenge not to over-weigh the suitcase. It has become an adventure to fly while bringing […]
Father’s Day
Every year for the past, maybe, 7-8 years, we have had a Fathers Day shindig at our home. We invite the entire family and a couple of close friends over for a late afternoon barbeque, just to all be together. We do not always throw this on Fathers Day proper, but try to pick a […]
Growing Up
When I was ending my first year of college, my uncle got me a job at the Jersey shore. I stayed with him and found that I did not love the job. Although I felt bad, I quit and found something more exciting for my age. I became a bartender in a nightclub. How could […]
Relieving Stress
Yes, we all have stress. We cannot avoid it but we can curb it if we choose to. Sometimes it builds to the point of effecting our health, disrupting our sleep, eating habits, exercise schedule, work performance, etc. If we let it, it can overwhelm us with thoughts we have no control over. You say […]