When my son was in 8th grade, it was a class of 15 boys and 2 girls. They were are very close group of boys, but were a bit of a handful. They had one particular teacher who taught Social Studies. He had been teaching since the 1960’s and let’s…

Ok, I admit it. I do enjoy watching Hallmark Christmas movies. I know they are corny and predictable, but boy is it nice to watch something that just gives you a 90-minute respite from the stress of life in 2020. I recently watched one Hallmark where an employee of a…

Have you ever been in a situation where laughing would be totally inappropriate but for whatever reason something happens and you get that shoulder shaking, tears rolling down your face giggles? …

My husband is one of those people that does so much, for so many, and never really complains. In thinking about that, this story came to mind. Sometimes I think our lives could be a sitcom, but then again maybe everyone’s lives could be. Probably ten years ago, our kids…

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you can’t help but reflect on all the blessings in your life. One of my greatest blessings is my sister. She and I are close, not just in heart, but we are separated by only 15 months in age. Our poor mom. Can you…

Yesterday, my best friend on this earth stopped by my house with containers of homemade cinnamon rolls. Of course, because we are all living in these crazy times, I ran out with my mask on, she had her mask on and we basically did a curbside pick-up. We chatted for…

For some reason I had my father-in-law on my mind today. He is 91 years old, but in better shape than I am by a landslide. He is a quiet man who doesn’t get too many words in, not because he may not want to, but he is surrounded by…

Some days my posts for this blog are funny, but other days they may be more serious. Today will be a mix of both, but more to the serious side. I have to preface this post by describing myself a bit. I was driving in my car trying to decide…

I woke up this morning and checked my email and saw one from the Australia Zoo. I guess Bindi Irwin has a new book launching. (RIP Steve Irwin…I have still not fully mourned that loss. I absolutely loved him.) That email prompted me to recall a sad but hilarious story. …