Judy, Judy, Judy (Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy)


My sister Judy and I used to date; each other.  For quite some time, throughout much of our 30's in fact, we were each single.  Some on-line dating efforts proved occasionally to be fruitful but nothing so long-term that we had to give up our shopping, movies and dinner dates.  We accompanied each other to … Continue reading Judy, Judy, Judy (Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy)

Wish Lists and Holiday Dreams


In 2011 our grandchildren lived with us during the holiday season.  As December approached the kids were bombarded, like any kid who watches tv, with commercials that would let them know what to ask Santa to bring them.  On Saturday morning I would hear Coco's little voice after each ad for a new doll or … Continue reading Wish Lists and Holiday Dreams

Sew Buttons On Eggs


No, you can't really do that, but sewing is a skill that I'm certainly happy to have learned, early. I went to sewing classes at Sears at the Rhode Island Mall, when it was called the Midland Mall. My sister Nancy and I took lessons at the same time. We were dropped off by my … Continue reading Sew Buttons On Eggs