Tale of a Twister

Earlier this week, Alexa alerted me that the National Weather Service had issued a tornado watch for my area. It was to be in effect until 3:00am. As I was getting ready for bed, I paused to wonder if I should be concerned that it could develop into a tornado warning while I was sawing … Continue reading Tale of a Twister →

Would You Want to Be 30 Again?

I recently had the opportunity to hang out with some friends that I've known since grade school, but I hadn’t seen them in a really long time. It’s always a bit of a surreal experience - to feel so comfortable around someone you haven't talked to in twenty years, yet having so many shared experiences … Continue reading Would You Want to Be 30 Again? →

On the Town in Philadelphia

MOH and I have been planning an early summer vacation (to be honest we like to go before school is out for the summer) and we decided to give Philadelphia a try. I’m guessing it’s not a particularly popular destination based on the reaction of friends and family that asked where we were headed. “Philadelphia? … Continue reading On the Town in Philadelphia →

The Dog Blog

I fell down the social media rabbit hole this week, checking on a few formerly known associates, or as some people call it “Facebook stalking.” No harm, no foul. Just checking on some people that I used to know, and fell out of touch with for one reason or another. My internet travels brought me … Continue reading The Dog Blog →

Mom – We’re Glad You’re Here

I followed the Facebook crowd this week and changed my profile picture to one that includes my mom. I’ll be missing her tomorrow, although in my mind I always try to change the phrase ‘missing my mom’ to ‘thinking of Mom.' Because I do think of her, every single day. She continues to be part … Continue reading Mom – We’re Glad You’re Here →

On Top of Spaghetti

I love Saturday mornings when I can just sit in my favorite comfy chair taking my time to wake up, drinking my coffee, and thinking about the weekend ahead. Do I want to be productive and get things done, or spend my days doing ‘nothing’ and resting up for next week? This morning, with my … Continue reading On Top of Spaghetti →

Max and Sue’s Eggs-Cellent Adventure

For several years I’ve been amused at the Facebook posts made by a friend in the spring as Easter approaches. As her son gets older, she laments the day that he will no longer want to color eggs with her. She shares that she has threatened many times to show up at his dorm or … Continue reading Max and Sue’s Eggs-Cellent Adventure →

To Cruise or Not To Cruise

This week, my brother sent a web link to our three siblings and me via our text message group. It directed us to an article titled 10 Types of People Who Should Never Take a Cruise Vacation. Both of my sisters responded immediately – NO THANKS! One of them went on to say that she … Continue reading To Cruise or Not To Cruise →

Happy Birthday to Me

Birthdays are a bit different today than when I was a kid. Part of it is the difference between the perspective of a child and an adult, but a lot of it is the changing world. The very first birthday greeting I received today was a text message from my local pharmacy sending me, "best … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me →

My Millennial Turns 30

My millennial turned 30 this week. That shouldn’t come as a surprise to me since he just spent an entire year as a 29-year-old. It has given me plenty of time to reflect. As an expectant mother, I was very nervous about taking care of a tiny newborn with a wobbly neck. Before he was … Continue reading My Millennial Turns 30 →