Category: Family

So much better than snow…

I had a white Christmas, but not here in Sanford and not as plentiful as it was here in Sanford!  I went home for the holiday break and totally missed the record-breaking snow that blanketed the southeast.  Oh, I saw it – through the many… Continue Reading “So much better than snow…”

What’s in a birthday and other revelations…

I turned 54 yesterday……REALLY???  When, exactly, did that happen and what, exactly, does that mean, anyway?  I certainly hope it doesn’t mean I am supposed to go shop for one of those little old lady rocking chairs and start doing little old lady things… Continue Reading “What’s in a birthday and other revelations…”

October

  I LOVE OCTOBER!!!!  I look forward to it every year…..it is, hands down, my favorite month.  Yes, there are other months that I find almost as enjoyable – April, because it is a sign of renewal and spring time – December, because of… Continue Reading “October”

Brain Dump!

I think I’m up for a good ole “Brain Dump”…..got lots rattling around in my head and just might need to purge to make room for more interesting things to think about!  I’m one of those creative types, so I have an overactive imagination… Continue Reading “Brain Dump!”

If it weren’t for bad luck…

OK, so the title sounds like I’m throwing myself a little pity party…..well, kinda, but not really!  I have way too much to do and think about to fit in a pity party……and, frankly, that’s not usually my style (although I do admit to… Continue Reading “If it weren’t for bad luck…”

Dinner – Pasta Stir Fry – YUM!

The last time Mom was here for a visit, she made a pasta stir fry that was absolutely incredible.  She just threw a bunch of stuff in a pan and tossed it all together and it tasted amazing!  I have considered trying to do… Continue Reading “Dinner – Pasta Stir Fry – YUM!”

Quickie Trip….so worth it!!!

Going home is always a treat.  No doubt or argument there.  I give a lot of thought to the pros and cons of going for 1-2 extended trips or multiple shorter trips each year.  Both definitely have distinct benefits and downfalls.  In past years,… Continue Reading “Quickie Trip….so worth it!!!”

Happy Father’s Day – 2010

I always have mixed emotions about Father’s Day.  Even today, I am sad that I am not able to physically hug and kiss the two men who were the strongest father figures in my life, but I am also filled to the brim with… Continue Reading “Happy Father’s Day – 2010”

25 Years

The anniversary of a major milestone in my life is about to happen.  It includes not one, but two major life altering events that, together, changed my life forever.  The week of June 21st marks the 25 year anniversary of these two events and the… Continue Reading “25 Years”

Point Breeze – Rich in History and Rebirth

This is the view of the west side pier at the mouth of the Oak Orchard Harbor at Point Breeze, NY in 1871.  Point Breeze is located on Lake Ontario in the Town of Carlton just north of my home town of Albion, NY. … Continue Reading “Point Breeze – Rich in History and Rebirth”