In my attempt to appreciate winter more, I took pictures in my yard on December 29th. The next day I took a short trip to Cedarburg, WI and ...

I don't do well in winter. I have SAD (Seasonal affective disorder) to some extent. So did my Mom, so I guess I inherited it. I try to b...

As I mentioned in my last post, there were 19 books that were not chosen to be read by my book group in 2008. Of the 19 I have read 4 ( Time...

I belong to a Women's Book Group through my church http://www.uucw.org/ The group recently selected the books to be read in 2008. Unfort...

I'm wrapping presents tonight. Unfortunately, I'm terrible at it. Luckily, I don't have too many to wrap! Thank goodness for gif...

Winter Solstice Of all of the Earth-based holidays/celebrations, winter solstice is my favorite. Not only because of its closeness to the Ch...

It's an auntie's right to brag - similar to that of a grandmother. So, here are 2 pictures of my youngest great-niece, Shannon Erin...

A few years ago my church lady friend, Nikki, turned me on to this song by Dar Williams. I really like it and it helps to create a bridge be...

I've had the flu. It started on Tuesday when I woke up with a headache that just wouldn't go away. I felt fine otherwise, but no mat...

Thanksgiving is here and I am filled with gratitude for so many things in my life. I am blessed with so much. When I think of all I am grate...

Every other Sunday I go to visit my Dad, who resides in a nursing home. Dad has Alzheimer's. Sometimes he remembers me, sometimes he doe...

Phil and I are looking for houses. Not a house to share immediately, but a house we will retire to and live in for years and years to come. ...

I got squished tonight. In other words, I went in for my annual mammogram. This to me is a no brainer. It takes a few minutes, is very uncom...

I have sleep apnea. What this means is that periodically during the night I stop breathing. For more information check out: http://www.sleep...

Autumn is officially here. The official fall equinox was in September, but more than that I can feel it in the air. Despite the warm tempera...

OK - I realize we needed rain. My grass was brown, my flowers drooping. But, enough already! I hate getting up on dreary days. Can't we...

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed at work this week! It is a very busy time for us and I know that I am not alone in feeling overwhelmed...

About 15 years ago, while attending my UU church, I took a curriculum entitled, "Cakes for the Queen of Heaven." It was approximat...

Dear Friends, family and world-wide fans and admirers: Julie Ann (Momma to me) wrote a very touching blog entry where she spoke of dogs and ...

I hate receiving chain emails about the supposed plight of a sick child, urban myths, pleas for help, cutesy pictures or stupid jokes. I beg...