“If not me, then Who?” I think most of us prefer to ignore the question, for ourselves and our loved ones. My husband barely missed being shipped off to Vietnam in the late 60s, when the lottery was in place. The fact that he was in college may have gotten him a deferment. By the [...]

It’s been awhile since I’ve bolted from bed, putting fingers to keyboard because  thoughts and words started assembling like soldiers in a military dress parade. But I was given my marching orders, so here I am, albeit a little bleary-eyed still. All this to do about a holiday honoring women of the world, hell-bent on doing a great job. Whether charged with the care of [...]

The carpet installers are vacuuming up the remnants of their work as I type. Finally! The last “t” is being crossed, and the final “i” dotted, on the master bed/bath remodel we began almost 2-1/2 months ago. If I never see another contractor or subcontractor, it will be too soon. Having them in my space [...]

succumbing to the “big d”…might get you the “big a”…hugmamma

storytelling…the downside?…hugmamma.

 A mom myself, I’m particularly sensitive to stories of moms and their offspring. I personally know many who continue to give of themselves in an effort to smoothe life’s path for their children. As much as is possible, that is. Yes, the umbilical cord is severed; but no, it is not. Close friends Katy and [...]

I’m sure WordPress has invited many of you to participate in WordAds. For those not familiar with this, blogs approved for participation are potentially paid for ads that run on their sites. Receiving the invitation is indeed an ego-booster, especially for a senior hobbit like myself use to toiling away in my cave incognito, more [...]

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