This past June I turned 63 years old. When I was a small child and I met someone my age I thought they were ancient. And, I still think it sounds ancient! I’m not a fan of this whole aging thing. In an effort to cheer myself up a bit, I decided to start looking…
A Trip to Another World
I love to read on my Kindle. I know that some of you prefer paper, but for me, it’s a Kindle e-reader. The Kindle has truly changed my reading. I can read faster (due to the increased font size) and thus, I read more and almost always have a book or two that I’m working…
A Mouse in the House?
Last week John and I took care of two of our grandchildren while their parents took a short vacation. They both say the funniest things sometimes. Even when they’re being naughty, it can be challenging not to laugh. But Amelia started this conversation one day that had me a bit concerned. It started off simply…
Hidden in My Heart
It’s been awhile since I’ve written a blog post. My apologies. I believe it’s called “bloggers suicide” when you skip out on blogging for months on end. I’d love to give you some valid reason for my absence but truthfully it’s a combination of a little bit of writer’s block, a little bit of “too…
Angel Food Deliciousness
When I was a kid I spent a lot of time with my neighbors, Ernie and Linda Bontrager, and their girls, Alicia and Kristin. They were like a second family for me, and many of my homemaking skills were learned from Linda. I remember watching Linda pack extravagant picnics for dinner at the Hollywood Bowl—I…