We have a waterfall and pond in our backyard stocked with goldfish and koi.  You will notice from the picture that they seem to be MIA.  They have a cave they can go into, but they have never all been in there for hours.  We called our local fish store, and they said we might […]

I would do a book review here (just finished Troublesome Creek), but my head cold has made it to where I cannot breathe. The lack of oxygen to my brain is definitely killing off brain cells, so I will go easy today. I have always loved reading. During the summer while I was growing up, […]

Well, folks, this is the week I knuckle down and focus. I want to post here regularly, following some semblance of a schedule – Monday menus and the week’s plan, Tuesday books and/or craft projects, Thursday random thoughts, Friday a highlight from the week, and Saturday a little link love. Given that I am now […]

Well, I thought we were done with sickness here.  I was wrong.  Cue the violins.  It’s time for a pity party.  Just me, my throat coat tea, and Coldeeze.  Sheesh.

My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer. It’s been a harrowing 6 months. She ended up in the ICU with life-threatening infections twice and had to stop chemotherapy halfway through. Now, though, she is done with her surgeries, chemo, and radiation. A couple weeks ago, there was evidence of a “return to normal”. […]

One of the Christmas traditions in my family was that you got an orange (and an apple) in your stocking.  It is actually one of the things I looked forward to each year.  I love oranges. They have been on sale lately.  So I have have been buying them by the 10-pound bag full.  Did […]

This is one of our bookshelves.  We have quite a few.  They hold a lot of books I have read. They also hold a lot of books I have yet to read. One thing I would like to do is start tracking the books I read (see now reading on the sidebar) and do write […]

I don’t know if you have heard, but there is a new Indian Jones movie coming out this spring. My kids are now the age I was when the first Indy came out.  They have seen all the Indy movies, and are looking forward to the new one.  Our son also loves Legos, and, consequently, […]

I have seen Teeccino herbal coffee at my local health food store, and I’m curious.  I love the taste and smell of coffee, be it from my kitchen or from the local coffee shop.  Herbal coffee?  Hmm…  Well, I finally could not stand it any longer.  I bought a can and tried it.  Verdict?  I […]

I admit I am spoiled. Hubby has a wonderful job that requires very little traveling. When we were first married, he traveled more. Even though it was only for a little while, and it was a long time ago, I remember, and appreciate that he doesn’t travel now. At least, he doesn’t travel much. Except […]