The Power Of Words – New Year’s Resolutions Finally Get Real

Posted on Saturday, January 7th, 2012

It seems I have missed the New Year’s Resolution deadline.

Well, it’s been a week since the New Year was rung in with all the fireworks and well wishes.  It’s also been a week since the [...]

Christmas Memories – Sometimes The Magic Happens Years Later

Posted on Saturday, December 24th, 2011

Family Christmas – Memories of the real gifts of Christmas morning.

If you grew up in the 50s and 60s like me, you may remember scenes similar to this at Christmas time.
This is my family Christmas.  [...]

Inherited Silver Deserves Your Attention – Just Like The People You Loved

Posted on Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Here’s how to easily transform those much loved (and heavily tarnished) pieces so you can cherish them once again, and remember the people who used them last.
I have some plain old silverware that I’ve had [...]

Thanksgiving Memories – Comment For A Chance To Win A Huge Hillbilly Housewife Collection

Posted on Saturday, November 19th, 2011

Congratulations, Jessica Griepenstroh.  You won!  Your comment has been randomly chosen to receive a copy of the Hillbilly Housewife Thanksgiving Thank You collection of ebooks and bonuses.  I know you’ll enjoy this huge bundle of [...]

Veterans Day – Thank You For Your Service

Posted on Friday, November 11th, 2011

If you follow my blog even a little, you probably know my Mom and Dad both served during World War II.  My Mom was a Marine and my Dad was in the Navy.
My Mom shared [...]

If I Should Die Before I Wake – Having The Last Word

Posted on Friday, October 28th, 2011

The Last Email You Will Ever Send – I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Okay, I’m thinking… SNL spoof, right?  Waiting for the music and logo… and it doesn’t come.  I’m really, really puzzled [...]

With Gumby We Could Imagine The Possibilities

Posted on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Today we honor the man who created the possibilities for us Boomers way back when. Clay-animater and visionary, Art Clokey, would have been 90 years old today.
Google Doodle is celebrating the day with an interactive [...]

Take Heart Boomers – The Younger Generation Will Keep The Torch Burning

Posted on Sunday, September 4th, 2011

Remember the 60′s?  Remember Peace and Love?  Remember everybody get together try to love one another right now?
If it seems as if these sentiments have been lost on the younger generation, take heart.  Not every [...]

My Multi-Tasking Life Is Over – Hallelujah?

Posted on Monday, August 1st, 2011

Be proud of your multi-tasking abilities, young people, before you have to kiss them goodbye.
I used to be a great multi-tasker.  No, I’d say I was a genius at multi-tasking.  I had many professional-type jobs [...]

Sunday Funnies – Grandkids Can Be So Darn Honest

Posted on Sunday, July 17th, 2011

My Gram saved the Sunday Funny Papers for me and my daughter Nicole every week – many, many years ago.  I think it gave us both an appreciation for the fine art of [...]