Perhaps not the earliest memory of dancing, but certainly one of the most memorable was the Halloween Dance in 1979. The music was K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Michael Jackson, Blondie, Christopher Cross, Dr. Hook, and I was there with my sisters, Judy and Nancy. I think I was dressed in a skirt, my saddle … Continue reading Halloween Dance 1979
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Sisters (in-law) by Chance, Family Forever
I've mentioned before how lucky I am to have such a big family; and I am, hands-down, one of the luckiest people I know. I've written about some of my sisters, brothers, and brothers-in-law (not all of them yet though) and one sister-in-law. Today I'd like to thank two more sisters-in-law. First off is my … Continue reading Sisters (in-law) by Chance, Family Forever
Valentine Haiku & Treasure Photo Challenge
A treasured weekend On an ocean wave boat ride I am engaged! Today's thank you is to Sally and Sarah, friends who live in Mystic, Connecticut. The weekend Steve proposed to me, Sally and Sarah gave us a ride in the Mystic harbor on a beautiful old schooner. It was magical at … Continue reading Valentine Haiku & Treasure Photo Challenge
Can’t Live Without This Ingredient
Recently, I've jumped on the Paleo bandwagon. In an effort to eat foods that will actually help me to feel better, the Paleo approach seems to be one that I can live with; and is not that far off from what I enjoy eating anyway. Of course, for me, the biggest challenge is that I … Continue reading Can’t Live Without This Ingredient
Spelling Bee(s)
In elementary school, I loved it when every week my teacher would have a spelling bee; a clever way to give us a chance to practice the set of words that would be part of the weekly test. It was fun to be on a team; to be bummed out together if we lost and … Continue reading Spelling Bee(s)
World Cancer Day 2014 :: Debunk the myths
I love this blog, I hope you like this post today! It's World Cancer Day!
Right (Write) Now
The Daily Prompt: Write Here, Write Now. (Since I'm not in the frame of mind to)Write a post entirely in the present tense (I'm going with the) Photographers, artists, poets: show us NOW. When I read this prompt the very first thing that came to mind, was this picture of my granddaughter, Coco. I took … Continue reading Right (Write) Now
Sweet Sixteen: A Daily Writing Prompt
I don't think I was quite like other 16-year olds. I didn't want a sweet sixteen party, that wasn't the tradition in our family. I wanted a rocking chair. Yes, a sixteen year old girl wanted a rocking chair; by that time I was already and Auntie and taking care of little ones and a … Continue reading Sweet Sixteen: A Daily Writing Prompt
Liam The Lion Turns 5
I didn't have a chance to blog yesterday, other than doing my part for the Weekly Photo Challenge. I was busy, as we all get; but I was busy making pins during the time I would have been writing. I was making pins for the party favors for my great nephew's 5th birthday party, a … Continue reading Liam The Lion Turns 5
Ice On Glass: Weekly Photo Challenge–Window
Weekly Photo Challenge Today: Window Ice on Glass: Our window froze up quite nicely during the sub-zero temps over the last week or so. This was the result. Our cats were frustrated because the view of the bird feeders was blocked!
365 Days of Thank You 