May 24, 2023 We’re big on nicknames in our family Everyone in our house has at least half a dozen or more nicknames. We just love nicknames! All three of us are likely to…
May 22, 2023 Parrots make loud, messy, fun and amazing pets A long time ago, I was mom to a little green Quaker parrot named Absynthe, or Abbey for short. Quakers are like big parrots…
May 20, 2023 When it’s vacation time, but someone gets sick Our little family just returned from another unforgettable vacation in beautiful Kauai. However, I don’t remember a lot from the first few days as…
May 8, 2023 A mom by any name Blast from the past! This post was originally published on June 2, 2012. I once read that “Mama” is the same in many languages…
May 3, 2023 Judy Blume makes the world a better place Do you remember reading and loving Judy Blume books as a kid? In the past week, I’ve had the pleasure of watching both a…
May 1, 2023 Another BIG WIN thanks to Bibibop and my bestie! If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you may have seen my posts about waiting in line for Bibibop’s big Delaware, Ohio opening…
April 30, 2023 Our problematic pandemic puppy turns two years old today I’d like to wish a very happy 2nd birthday to our loveable Lamborghini today. I’ve written six blog posts about this pandemic puppy of…
April 26, 2023 I’ve always wanted to learn Spanish – and now I am I’ve always loved learning different languages. I took French from junior high (now known as middle school) all the way through college. It was…
April 24, 2023 My first six months with Trevor Project: what I’ve learned More than one year ago, I set my sights on becoming a Trevor Project volunteer. In February of 2022, I blogged about my college…
April 22, 2023 7 things we learned at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello When you think of Thomas Jefferson, what springs to your mind? I must admit, my most immediate reference is the way he is portrayed…