I hate running out of things. I guess everybody does, but some things/times are more inconvenient than others. A couple of weeks ago I was making no-bake cookies. The chocolate was heating on the stove, and almost to the boiling point, when I reached into the lazy Susan for oats and realized I didn't have … Continue reading Running on Empty
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com “I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV.” This line originated in a Vicks Formula 44 commercial with Chris Robinson (Dr. Rick Weber on General Hospital) assuring us that we couldn’t buy anything more effective. It’s a tagline that is still familiar to some, but it seems … Continue reading I’m Not a Doctor…
A few years back, I was out to lunch with a friend. We were dining at a trendy little place with nice décor, appointed to replicate a sidewalk cafe. I cannot tell you what my lunch date ordered, but I will never forget what was on my plate. I ordered a spinach and cheese quiche … Continue reading What’s an Eyelash Between Strangers?
Photo by Raka Miftah on Pexels.com The other day at work a colleague was telling me that she used to work in a music store. She recounted how she and her coworkers would talk excitedly about the future of music and how the day would come when you could come to the store and choose … Continue reading Sue’s Extraordinary Playlist
I’m a sucker for lists and I can’t resist clicking on links that want to share The Ten Best Books you’ll read this summer or Six Essential Steps to Financial Security. I do not care for the advertising trick of enticing readers with a list and then making them click NEXT for each item on … Continue reading Seven Ridiculous Things…
I was on Facebook earlier this week, scrolling through the Grass Lake Forum page, when I saw a post inquiring about local businesses that sell outdoor plants. In the comments, a woman recommended Gee Farms. She went on to describe the many things you can get there and stated that she has been going there … Continue reading A Taste of Home
I lost a dear friend to cancer this week. Cancer sucks! I know I’m not the first to say that, and unfortunately, I won’t be the last. She was too young and it is too sad, but she didn’t want to be remembered with a lot of tears and carrying on. She is however, so … Continue reading Celebration of a Friendship
At home the other evening, I made a comment about running out to get something. I don’t even remember now what is was, or where I was thinking I might go. To the store for eggs? Local restaurant to make a burger pick-up? It doesn’t matter. What I do remember is my son saying, “You … Continue reading I Love(d) the Nightlife
I’ve written in the past about my struggle with stuff. When I need something (like a vaporizer) I want to have one handy. However, I don’t like having a lot of stuff around (hey, when was the last time we used this vaporizer?) and I don’t like clutter. Over the past couple years I’ve done … Continue reading E-Clutter, It’s a Thing
Friday, February 12 was the first day of the 2021 Lunar New Year – the Year of the Ox. When I was young, I used to pour over the zodiac descriptions on my Chinese restaurant placemat. I would study the years associated with each animal, determining under which sign each of my family members were … Continue reading Put a Little Love in Your Heart
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