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Were You Raised in a Barn?
Growing up in NYC, when things got too messy, my mother would accuse us all of being raised in a barn. Which is an odd thing to say since she was in charge of the housework. Still, there are times as an adult when I look around and think, definitely barnyard. Okay. So...
Would Covid Make a Great Dog Name?
I've been wondering, does anyone in the United States (or for that matter anywhere) have Covid as a last name? Is there a Mr. & Mrs. Covid out there? And if so, how has their family managed over the last two years? It would be horrible to have your name associated...
Is There Such A Thing As A Zoom Wardrobe?
Lately, I've been struggling with my shirts. They're getting a bit snug. Not just around the middle, but the shoulders too. Could it be added Covid weight? Or, has the dryer done its final spin? Either way, I'm torn about getting rid of the shirts. You see, on Zoom...
Tire Pressure…Blood Pressure…Peer Pressure
The seasons are changing and in Arizona, that means it's time to check the tires. If you're like me, the last thing you want to do is bend down and put air in your tires. It isn't hard. I know how to do it. I just hate doing it. And fortunately, there are plenty of...
The Things I Can’t Open…And Something You Can (Surprise!)
The other morning, I struggled to open a new tub of butter. It had one of those wrap-around plastic tabs. Impossible to grab. And just a week earlier, I couldn't get the cap off of the Afrin. I pushed. I twisted. I squeezed. I had to bring it back to the pharmacy. The...
Why Is It So Difficult to Change the Sheets!
Who needs to belong to a gym when changing the sheets on the bed is so freaking exhausting. How many steps must one travel to complete the mission? Back and forth. Up and down. Certainly more steps if it's a California King. And all that tugging on the corners to get...
Do Good Things Come to Those Who Wait?
I've been thinking lately about the advice we collect as we make our way through life. Being a cautious type, I'm always interested in the wisdom of others. Eager to avoid life's missteps. So here are the top pieces of advice that echo in my head and my spin on them....
Is Your Family Story the Next Great Saga?
Welcome to all the new readers who've recently joined through a BookSweep or BookFunnel promotion. Glad to have you with us! The Stories We Tell Every family has its drama. That's what makes family gatherings so interesting. A place to share family lore. Relatives who...
Ten Secrets Readers Don’t Know About Authors
Ever wonder what's going on in an author's mind? Here's a sneak peek into my world: Reading is the act of immersing yourself in an author's imagination. There are secrets hiding between the lines and paragraphs of every page. You only need to pay attention to spot...