We’ve all heard the tale about the Tooth Fairy. She is a folkloric figure during childhood in the United States and some Western-influenced countries. Many other countries have their own fun customs and traditions. When my grandchildren lose a tooth, …
Who me? Write a blog? You must be jesting. Watch out for flying pigs and a cold front down below. Because against type, I’m launching a site…and writing a blog.
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- November 18, 2024
Never underestimate the power of a timeless melody. Music can fill your heart and touch your soul. Sometimes a song functions as a time machine, triggering sweet memories from the past. My husband and I both play the piano, and …
- November 11, 2024
I read a wide variety of genres. However, my guilty pleasure is usually a mystery. My favorite mystery books are humorous and lighthearted, so I can read them before bedtime and not worry about being plagued by nightmares! A humorous …
- November 4, 2024
At a recent social gathering, I asked if anyone had any dating disaster stories that they were willing to share. I was regaled with cringeworthy tales of dates gone awry. Many of the incidents revolved around car troubles. The first …
- October 28, 2024
What are you going to be for Halloween? It’s an oft repeated refrain each fall. When they are young, children may stubbornly set their sights on a particular costume, making their parents scramble to purchase or create the necessary attire. …
- October 21, 2024
In the fall, my thoughts inevitably turn to pumpkin patches, pumpkin spice, and the quaint historic gold mining town of Julian. Julian is located in the Cuyamaca mountains about an hour east of San Diego. The town was founded in conjunction …
- October 14, 2024
I love holidays – the season, the decorations, the books… When my kids were young, I’d take them to the public library before each holiday and encourage them to check out seasonal books. I also purchased some of my favorites …
- October 7, 2024
My mother-in-law reaches a major milestone this week – she celebrates her 90th birthday. She is the beloved matriarch of a large extended family, and all her children are traveling to Southern California to celebrate and honor her. We are …
- September 30, 2024
Over the years, my husband developed the Waffle Theory. It’s an apt analogy to raising children. When making waffles, sometimes the batter isn’t prepared properly and it’s too thin or lumpy…not nice and thick and smooth. Similarly, it can be …
- September 23, 2024
My husband and I recently accompanied our daughter and her family on an excursion to Legoland. It was déjà vu of sorts. Legoland California opened in Carlsbad, thirty-five miles north of downtown San Diego, when our youngest child was in …
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