I found this bag at an antique store in Seattle a few years ago. It’s an Andrew Geller (circa 1960s) made with soft baby-blue leather…
I went to Walla Walla this weekend to visit with some family and friends and participate in a Saturday wine tour – a hobby I…
Last summer I purchased a slightly expensive, gadgety cat door for Schrodie. It’s great because it is sensor-activated, meaning that only Schrodie can come and…
I finally filed my taxes. I say finally because I normally have mine completed and filed the first week of February – based on the…
I finally filed my taxes. I say finally because I normally have mine completed and filed the first week of February – based on the…
Several years ago I was asked to tell two truths and a lie; a silly game, but one that seems to come up again from…
I had a sudden urge to go upstairs and open the footlocker in one of the guest rooms. It is full of memories from high…
I have two old pint-sized honey jars that I fill with coins. It takes a while to fill them up because I don’t use cash…
A conversation this afternoon reminded me that it’s time to swap out handbags; something I’ve not done since returning from my holidays so it’s really…
Across America, people are going green. Not to be more sensitive to the environment but rather to get in touch with their inner-Irish. Regardless of…
Growing up I was told to drink my milk because it was good for building strong bones. I attempted that at the weekend by purchasing…
Sixteen years ago I became an aunt when my eldest sister had her first child. I can’t believe that my sister has a kid old…
I don’t “do” makeup. It’s too much of a hassle and I just can’t be arsed to mess with the junk. However, I do own…
I have a guilty confession to make. When I was on my holidays in the UK, I let my niece convince me that “jeggings” and…
Mum and I travelled to England and Scotland to visit some of my family and friends for two weeks in winter 2010 and this is a small…
Over the years, I’ve determined that I’m really not a Widmer Brothers fan, except for their amazingly delicious Hefeweizen. It’s not that I don’t like…
Oh my goodness gracious me! My parents sent me home with an old scrapbook of mine and I just had to share this awful picture.…
As much as I hate to admit my mistakes and mishaps, I feel that it’s only fair to share a bit of my humility – and it…
Our time in the UK has sadly come to an end and we are now back in America after leaving Edinburgh in the early morning…
We arrived in Scotland yesterday afternoon to bright sunny skies. We had planned to spend the day winding up the English coast and stay somewhere…