The Rules for Being Human
Life is a game… these are the rules
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The best Valentine’s Day Dinner
Last night I was treated to the most romantic and delicious Valentine’s Day dinner, and it was NOT from my husband! My 14 year old son offered to make a Valentine’s Day dinner for us. It started with glasses of wine at our bistro table outside by the lake. When it became dark and buggy [...]
Tea Party
I was maybe 2 1/2 years old and had just recovered from an accident. Someone had given me a little ‘tea set’ as a get-well gift and it was one of my favorite toys. Daddy was in the living room engrossed in the evening news when I brought Daddy a little cup of ‘tea’, which [...]
Scrapbooking is a full time job!
When my eldest daughter was about to graduate High School, I decided to consolidate all the pictures, ticket stubs, souvenirs and memorabilia into a scrapbook that she could take with her to college. I scanned the Internet for great scrapbook supplies and albums and by the time I was finished, I spent hundreds of dollars [...]
At my age whitewater rafting should be a spectator sport
While on vacation in the mountains of North Carolina this summer, we decided to take a whitewater rafting excursion. It has been a particularly dry summer, and we were afraid that the water levels would be too low for the rafting trip. After a few phone calls to the rafting companies, we were talked into [...]
Going up the Country
We bought a log cabin in the mountains of North Carolina at the end of last year. We have tried to get there at least once every six weeks. It is a 2 hour flight, and then a 2 hour drive, so it is not easy. We decided to spend the first 2 weeks of August [...]
Choosing a college roomate – should you room with friends?
As a 3rd year college student, my daughter asked me if I thought it a good idea for her to room with her current roommates. One is a longterm friend from home, and the other a new ‘best friend’. I advised her to weigh all the pros & cons before deciding. (Knowing all along she [...]
Renaissance Festivals – Are they for kids?
One of my son’s favorite annual things to look forward to are Renaissance Festivals. He saves all year to buy the costumes, swords and shields to create an authentic look for the Renfest. Year after year, we get dressed up in our lord and lady outfits, pay the hefty fee to get into the Fest and [...]
Elusive butterfly of time
Time for myself is a luxury I can never find.