April Reflections

Photo by Jena Backus on Pexels.com The week of April 14 – April 20 is marked historically with numerous American tragedies. I may be particularly tuned into that because of my family's personal tragedy (April 20, 1986), memorialized that same week. The Virginia Tech shooting (April 16, 2007), the Oklahoma City federal building bombing (April … Continue reading April Reflections →

The Washing Machine

My washing machine has been spitting “dirt” on my clothes. That’s probably not the official diagnosis, but that’s what it looks like to me. It’s one of those intermittent problems. Holy Moly! Do I hate intermittent problems?! You know the feeling… when your car makes a chug-a-ta, chug-a-ta sound most of the time, only not … Continue reading The Washing Machine →

Along Came Sunny

Today we celebrate Sunny’s Gotcha Day - March 30, 2013. It was a day that I was NOT looking to add another canine friend to our pack. Our beloved red dachshund, Rudy, had passed away only a month earlier, and honestly, I was still feeling somewhat fragile having just survived the first year without my … Continue reading Along Came Sunny →

Brand Loyalty

I’ve been frustrated lately with some of my tried and true products. These are products that I have used for years. I know it’s nothing new for brands to try to reduce the costs of production, but as a consumer, my patience has been tested recently. I’ve been buying Puffs facial tissues for over 30 … Continue reading Brand Loyalty →

Speak My Language

I was standing in line at the grocery store the other day. Actually, a lot of people were standing in line at the grocery store. It was a Wednesday at 6:30pm. I’m not sure if other people have the lack of shopping/planning skills that I do, or if they think this would be a great … Continue reading Speak My Language →

Good Gravy!

My mom used to say this when the car wouldn’t start, when something got spilled on the floor, or when she had her fill of a whiny child. If you were badgering her, with little to no response, a sudden and explosive ‘Good Gravy!’ was your warning sign to skedaddle on out of there and … Continue reading Good Gravy! →

It Started with a Dachshund Named Rudy

– my love for dogs, that is. My family moved from Northville to Stockbridge the same month I turned three years old. Needless to say, I don’t have too many ‘real’ memories of living in Northville. Actually, I can only think of three, and one of them is of petting a red dachshund named Rudy. … Continue reading It Started with a Dachshund Named Rudy →

Be Our Guest

I’m not a great hostess, but I try. My-other-half (MOH) is a great host, and since we are often hosting the same event, I sometimes get the credit, but I’m just riding on his coat tails. We both enjoy inviting people over, but I’m awkward where he is very comfortable. I’m not much of a … Continue reading Be Our Guest →

The Evolution of Restrooms

I find the changing world fascinating; the progression of technology, advances in medicine and the evolution of social norms. I remember my mom saying, “What will they think of next?” and I sometimes wonder what she, my dad, and my grandma would have to say about modern day items and practices. Which leads me to … Continue reading The Evolution of Restrooms →

What’s in the Pan?

I got a new-ish sauce pan today and I'm ridiculously excited about it. If you know me, this is crazy talk. I don't really cook. I am very limited in culinary skills and repertoire. And although I suspect one of my family members is on a mission to own every kitchen gadget known to man, … Continue reading What’s in the Pan? →