Just finished a couple of books I would like to recommend. While I won't really get into the story details (you can google the books ...

I was 174th at my voting precinct today when I walked in at 3:50 pm. I have to admit, I was undecided as to who I would vote for. For me, t...

As part of its adult education program, my church offers UUnity Circles. The circles are a group of 7 to 10 adults who meet approximately ...

I have read or listened to a couple of books recently. Two of them are for my book group. The others are just for pleasure - although I cons...

Took this quiz. Thank you Earth-bound Spirit for the link. I think I have a pretty darn good life. And, according to the quiz, I rated hi...

We don't get many perks as government employees. No bonuses. No fancy business trips. No holiday parties paid for by the company. So, on...

My boyfriend read Ken Follett's Pillars of the Earth . It took him a while, but he loved it and refers to it as one of the best book...

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...