My dear friend, Sally, is a miracle. After over a week in ICU with an unknown type of pneumonia, she is recovering. She has been in her own ...

It's after 3:00 am and I can't sleep. I went back to the doctor yesterday so now I am on round two of meds for bronchitis and a...

I'm trying to put things in perspective. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. While my dear friend, Sally, is fighting for her ...

Tonight one of my dearest friends is in the ICU of a hospital in Kalamazoo, MI fighting for her life Sally, my chosen sister, my confidant, ...

My oldest nephew was potty trained pretty early. The only thing the he a difficult time with was wiping his butt after pooping. Being a thou...

Thanks, Earthbound-Spirit, for another fun quiz. This, after eating a chocolate donut! Click link to take the test: http://www.oneplusyou.c...

Four generations: Terri, Lindsey with Taylor, and Terri' s Mom, Pam My gal pal, Terri, became a grandmother for the 2nd time last week...

I'm listening to the rain. It's a nice, calming sound. Phil drove back home tonight after coming up late this afternoon. He just c...

This past week I had the pleasure of spending time in Atlanta with my gal pal, Anne-Marie, who flew over from her home in Ireland . We staye...

I have had it with winter. I hate it and I want out! We are in the midst of a spring blizzard today. Yuck. Having SAD is bad enough and make...

Sunday night my boyfriend and I (along with my nephew and his wife, Patrick & Pam) saw Billy Joel at the Bradley Center. He rock...

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...