Trying new things is good for the mind and fun! Whether it’s taking up a new hobby or trying a new recipe, it keeps your mind sharp to change things up! This is even more fun when your kids can teach…
Month: April 2016
Gettin’ Serious!
In the news and weather world, viewers know when the weather is gettin’ serious because meteorologist Garrett Lewis rolls up his sleeves. This is what comes to mind this morning as I struggle with mental focus and gettin’ serious with…
What’d You Say About My Cooking!!?
Those early years of marriage and those first few home cooked meals are FAR behind us…. whew! However, the nickname Hubs gave me then is still stickin today! He somewhat, affectionately called me a “Chuck Wagon” cook when I used some leftover…
React With Tact
Taking that morning drive, the radio on low as two guys try to solve the world’s problems, all the while I don’t stop talking. It’s a good thing Hubs has two ears! Just when I don’t think he’s listening to…
I Know What You’re Going Through
Standing at the counter frantically digging in her purse, and searching her wallet once again my customer kept apologizing for the hold up. What she didn’t realize was I had been in her shoes a few times in my life.…
Who’s Callin’ The Shots?
Have you ever had a day full of communicating? I mean the kind where you’re engaged in several conversations at once, like texting several people back and forth while sitting across from someone talking. That sums up most every day…
Not All Families Look the Same
Yesterday was National Siblings Day. FB and social media was buzzing with cute, sentimental and meaningful quotes, pictures, messages and memorials. It’s great to bring attention to the love you have for your siblings and it’s fun, especially those embarrassing…
My Version of Mom’s Ham Salad
I’m laughing just typing this, but I am serious when I write that my Mom would grind up just about anything to make a sandwich spread…bologna, left over ham, chicken and even…spam! In the summer she served garden fresh tomatoes as…