What I Did on My Summer Vacation

My family has always been a summer vacation family. When I was growing up, we either went up north or to visit family. Since my mom’s family lived up north, it was often a combo trip. When our son was young, we would go camping or to amusement parks. We visited caves, zoos, and museums. … Continue reading What I Did on My Summer Vacation →

Are You a Procrastinator?

My brother texted me a question earlier this week. Did Mom often speak about the evils of procrastination or was it just with me? I was a little surprised by his question. I didn’t think it was a secret that we have a whole family of procrastinators and we definitely inherited it from our mom. … Continue reading Are You a Procrastinator? →

By Tacit Agreement

I feel like this expression presents regularly in books, but not so much in real life conversation. Perhaps that’s due to the basic nature of the meaning. tacit agreement: silent agreement; understood without being openly expressed; implied Can you call it an agreement if the other party hasn’t said that they agree? My dad would … Continue reading By Tacit Agreement →

Dog Days of Summer

Do you see those people out and about in the world? You know ‘those people.’ It’s the person you see wearing shorts when it’s snowing or the one carrying a suitcase with them at the shopping mall. I try not to judge, but when I see these things I often wonder about their back story. … Continue reading Dog Days of Summer →

Stretching Out and Snapping Back

The other day at work, I was in the bathroom when I heard the snap of elastic in the stall next to me. “I wonder how people used to keep their underwear up before elastic was invented?” I wondered. I have absolutely no idea where this sudden thought came from, or why I thought elastic … Continue reading Stretching Out and Snapping Back →

There’s a Word for That

Photo by Skitterphoto on Pexels.com Did you know that there is a word, a name, for everything? I know this, because Google told me. Is that possible? I’m not sure. On one hand, it makes sense, and on the other hand, there seem to be so many things, common, everyday things, for which we just … Continue reading There’s a Word for That →

Running on Empty

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 →

I’m Not a Doctor…

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… →

What’s an Eyelash Between Strangers?

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? →

Sue’s Extraordinary Playlist

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 →