I do a pretty good job of being true to myself. I work at it, I admit. I generally manage to function in this world with my eyes wide open. I take in information, analyze it, decide if…
Tuba Christmas
I’ve wanted to go for years. I’ve tried. Really. But timing has never worked. Until last night. Tuba Christmas is this crazy concert where the stage is filled with a variety of tuba players. And only tuba…
Cookie Factory
It hasn’t yet begun, but the gears will soon be turning on a cookie factory in my kitchen. There will be assembly lines for toffee, sugar cookies and peanut butter blossoms. For a few days, every…
The Social Season
I don’t know why, but it catches me off-guard every year. It somehow manages to sneak up on me, and before I know what’s happening, I’m overwhelmed and hyperventilating over just how best to deal with the deluge…
Fireplace Face – Knee Injury
Because so many folks are reaching out to me, concerned about my Fireplace Face accident, I wanted you to see the damage for yourself. The above photo doesn’t show the true color. Mister thinks I should photograph the bruise…
Pleasantly Plump
I’m stuffed. Thanksgiving feasts and leftovers have made me pleasantly plump. I say pleasantly because I’ve also been blessed with wine and beer. Life is good. But now my belly is in need of stretchy pants. I…
Fireplace Face – Update
The other day I shared a bit about Fireplace Face. Things have progressed, friends. And though I’m not going to tell you the particulars of Fireplace Face’s progress (not right now anyway), I am going to tell you…