Who did you idolize as a teenager? Did you go crazy for the Beatles? Ga-ga over Duran Duran? Did you think Elvis was the livin’ end? This is fun topic for a daily prompt! I grew up in the '70s so there are tons of teen idols to choose from: Davy Jones, Erik Estrada, Bobby … Continue reading My Favorite Teen Idol
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Do What You Love
A couple of months ago I started a new job; same place different responsibilities. The staff that's new to me is amazing. They are smart and talented, and patient...very patient with me as I learn the in's and out's of daily life in the Human Resources world. Intuitively, I've got it going on when it … Continue reading Do What You Love
50, Really, is NOT the New 30!
What are your thoughts on aging? How will you stay young at heart as you get older? When I turned 30, to prove to myself that it was "only a number", I did a cart-wheel in my front yard. Ten years later, to prove to the young staff I was leading that it was "only … Continue reading 50, Really, is NOT the New 30!
Music In My Life
What sort of music was played in your house when you were growing up? What effect, (if any) did it have on your musical tastes? During one part of my childhood it was: Neil Diamond, Chuck Mangione, Frank Sinatra, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, soundtracks to the Man of La Mancha, Fiddler on the … Continue reading Music In My Life
If you like, then you gotta put a ring on it!
Think of your longest relationship: describe how your love has changed over time, did you go from the giddiness of infatuation, to mad passion, to deep respect, esteem, and friendship? Tell us about your love story. Tonight when I got home, dinner was waiting for me; braised lamb chops, steamed veggies, multi-colored baby potatoes. You … Continue reading If you like, then you gotta put a ring on it!
July 30, 2012 Do Over!
Today's writing prompt: Describe the one decision in your life where you wish you could get a “do-over.” July 30, 2012. On that day we, Steve and I cried "uncle" in the fight for custody we'd mounted to keep our grandchildren in Rhode Island. It was by far the most emotionally difficult and draining day … Continue reading July 30, 2012 Do Over!
All It’s Cracked Up to Be, Exactly As I Expected
Tonight, Steve and I started classes at DCYF to become foster parents for (and perhaps adopt) a child in "state care". We've toyed with the idea of foster care or adoption for a while. In Rhode Island there are a couple thousand kids at any time in need of more than a place, they're in … Continue reading All It’s Cracked Up to Be, Exactly As I Expected
Pinterest Junkie
I like doing crafts. I also like Pinterest! Frankly, I love Pinterest. My friend Lynne turned me onto it and for a while I was a bit addicted. I'm amazed at what I can find among the millions of pins that pinners share every day! Food, fun, fitness...and crafts...lots of crafts. Two of my pin … Continue reading Pinterest Junkie
Memory of a Holiday Past (Daily Prompt on WordPress)
My post about Thanksgiving probably best describes my favorite holiday--Thanksgiving. The food, the family, the laughter, all makes it worth the price of admission; which for me is a cheesecake and a vegetable side dish. Over the years children have grown and had their own children, and every year it's about a week in advance … Continue reading Memory of a Holiday Past (Daily Prompt on WordPress)
A Neighborhood Diaper Drive
I was perusing my photos today, looking for one something in particular, but instead I came across these. I thought they might make a nice addition to this week's Photo Challenge: Community. Last year, my husband and I wanted to do something for the Holiday Drive at Children's Friend (in Providence), but we weren't in a … Continue reading A Neighborhood Diaper Drive
365 Days of Thank You 