I decided to spend Easter Sunday hiking Kamiak Butte. I wish you could have joined me, but as you couldn’t, I brought you along in my…
I love words. When strung together properly they can be so powerful. Without words, there would be no poetry, no musical lyrics, no mindless blogs……
Paul and I liked to say things that were 100% accurate, but would easily be taken as meaning something completely different than the truth. The…
I like to think of myself as a calm driver; defensive but certainly not aggressive. Although maybe I’m a bit passive-aggressive at times. The whole…
I decided to take advantage of a 30-day free trial on NetFlix today in a quest to rent the movie Stone of Destiny, after learning…
My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…
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…