Life Lately (I’m Still Here)

Life Lately (I’m Still Here)

Yesterday my sister asked me when I was going to write another blog post. It’s been a while, I know,  and there are reasons for that. The main reason is that I just haven’t been feeling well lately, I’m still not exactly sure what’s been 

A Super Bowl for My Dad

A Super Bowl for My Dad

I have been a Kansas City Chiefs fan since childhood. My parents loved both Chiefs football and Royals baseball, and that love spilled over into most of their children (my sister Lorna detested ALL sports).   Yesterday the Chiefs won the AFC championship to make 

But..Where’s the Tinsel?

But..Where’s the Tinsel?

Our Christmas tree went up yesterday. My husband found a “Sounds of the Season” channel on television, put it on for me, and went to the bedroom to hide out until the deed was complete. The end result is beautiful. But.. where’s the tinsel? 🙂 

Life Really IS Like a Roller Coaster!

Life Really IS Like a Roller Coaster!

Many years ago, I attended a seminar for my job. Through the years there were so many different seminars and workshops, and, quite frankly I only recall a handful of them.   One particular session stood out. The speaker drew a bunch of squiggly lines 

You Get What You Get….

You Get What You Get….

Picky kids. Picky husband. With seven kids and a super picky husband, meal planning was never easy. Our motto ..”you get what you get, and you don’t throw a fit”. I learned this from a former co-worker and utilized it on a daily basis! My 

Decorating For Halloween

Decorating For Halloween

This year I decided not to decorate for Halloween. The kids are grown.  Most of the grandkids will only stop by briefly on Halloween night, and I remember just how hectic it was to try and get to all the places we needed to go 

What 333 Means to Me

What 333 Means to Me

My older sister Lorna passed away 8 years ago. Lorna was only 52 years old, the same age that I am now. She had a cancer diagnosis at age 30, but had lived healthy and cancer free for 21 years..until it returned, with a vengeance. 

Perfect Timing

Perfect Timing

As I walked out to my car to leave for work this morning, I noticed that my fall mums were beginning to bloom. I planted these in the ground several years ago, and they bloom fuller and more beautiful every year at this time.  Driving 

Seasonal Allergies Suck!!

Seasonal Allergies Suck!!

This is my favorite time of year. Football, pumpkin spice, vibrant trees followed by crunchy leaves, the crisp chill in the air (hopefully that is coming SOON), and of course..the never-ending fun of seasonal allergies!

Back In MY Day…..

Back In MY Day…..

It’s official.  I’m old. Yeah, yeah..I’ve said it before, but this time it is a certainty.  How did I come to this conclusion?  Was it because of the hundred sit down breaks that it now requires just to get the house cleaned?  NAH..I’ll attribute that