The arrival of a new grandchild is always a momentous event. We had an even split of five grandsons and five granddaughters before the new little one arrived and broke the tie. When we decided to have four children, we …
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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- January 5, 2026
A fond farewell to 2025 and a warm welcome to 2026. The holidays whizzed by in a whirl of activity. Months of preparation. Weeks of holiday parties and festive events. Days of fun family gatherings. Then, poof! It’s over. I’m …
- December 29, 2025
The New Year is fast approaching. It’s traditionally a time to establish resolutions for improvement. Mine often revolve around eating healthier and exercising more. This year, I decided to add a writing resolution. We all have our own dreams and …
- December 22, 2025
My parents got married on December 17, 1955. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last week. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of married couples reach their 70th anniversary. In other words, only one …
- December 15, 2025
When we returned from Boston, we brought our grandchildren back to San Diego with us…two active children on a six hour flight. The youngest turned two last month and his older sister turned four last week. We juggled three carry-on …
- December 8, 2025
While we were in Boston last month, my husband and I embarked on a side trip to Portland, Maine. The roads were lined with bright colorful trees, clinging to the last vestiges of their fall foliage. As we drove up …
- December 1, 2025
Kill Your Darlings—a creepy phrase that is oft repeated in the literary world. Initially, I thought it was advice regarding which characters a writer should knock off in a mystery book. Later, I discovered that it wasn’t advice regarding whom …
- November 24, 2025
Some of the stories posted online about dating disasters are so outlandish that I question their veracity. Did the scenario really play out as described or is the post pure fabrication? Fact or fiction? A few examples are paraphrased below. …
- November 17, 2025
My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Arizona. We brought Ruby with us so she could play with our grandkids and their dog, Charlie, her BFF. Sometimes I think my grandchildren are more excited to see her …
- November 10, 2025
I loved the fall season when I was attending college because the trees came alive. Growing up in Southern California, I had not truly experienced the changing of the seasons. I was delighted by the fiery autumnal colors of the …
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