Getting ready for winter… We’ve had a little taste of cooler weather which has made me realize I need to quit pretending that summer is eternal. Despite my ongoing plans for decluttering my home, I do still think it is important to stock up on essential supplies for the winter. A few years ago we…
One Year Ago Today…
One Year Ago Today… (note: I wrote this August 29th, one year after Hurricane Katrina. I was in California at the time and unable to access my blog so here it is, a bit late.) Certain events touch us in such a way that they leave an indelible mark on our souls. Those are the…
California, here I come
California, here I come… My dear uncle suffered a serious injury while in Hawaii last week and is having surgery today to repair a crushed tibia. My aunt asked if I would come help her take care of him and I was happy to oblige. I leave tomorrow and will return late next week. David…
One Hundred Things
One Hundred Things…part two: 11. have at least one grandchild to spoil, er, love (preferably a girl who loves frilly stuff as much as Lisa did — boy, did I enjoy playing dress-up with her!) 12. sit at a little sidewalk café in Paris, with the Eiffle Tower in view, people watching and nibbling on…
100 Things I Want To Do in My Lifetime
I’m going to list these in groups of ten periodically as the mood strikes. 1. Travel to Europe (especially England, France and Italy) 2. Publish a book 3. Learn to speak French fluently 4. Go on a whale watching excursion (will need plenty of Dramamine since I get seasick!) 5. Live in New Orleans (at…
Spam, spam, spam, spam… Our ISP spam blocker does a pretty good job catching spam, although it also picks up quite a few legitimate emails in the process. Once a week I receive an email with a list of what was caught. I can then go to the website, delete the spam, release the stuff…
If I were a princess…
If I were a princess… I saw this question asked somewhere and thought it would be fun to fantasize a bit. If I were a princess I would have: 1. clean, freshly ironed sheets every day 2. fresh flowers in every room (lilacs and gardenias as often as possible) 3. frequent travel, staying in high-end…
The Farmer’s Wife
Several years ago, PBS aired a riveting documentary about a young, Nebraska farm family. “The Farmer’s Wife” is one of those rare television experiences that captures your heart and soul — truly unforgettable. I just happened to catch the first episode and was immediately captivated by it. I ended up being able to record the…
Sense of Accomplishment
Ah, the joy of a task completed…and one that is visible to others! I have worked off and on all day cleaning the patio which adjoins the flower bed I weeded and mulched earlier. It has been quite hot today so I have had to take it in spurts but it’s done! Lots of leaves…