Baby It’s Cold Outside!

Eighteen years ago, I went to a Kenny Chesney concert. After the concert, a friend suggested we go to a party at Jesse Dees’ house. Without hesitation, I agreed. Unbeknownst to all, I… Continue reading →

Made to Break

For my son’s 21st birthday, he and my husband went to the Rage Room. They bundled up in industrial overalls and had protective gear on, headed into a room spray-painted with graffiti, and… Continue reading →

Identity

Today is my birthday. Happy Birthday to me! I’m 43. Halfway to 86. Lots of things today will be about ME. The shared credit card is buying ME coffee this morning. My boss… Continue reading →

Not My Dog’s Poop

I’m an amateur blogger… maybe it’s a no-no to post pictures of poo. And what the heck is with me and poo… I literally just blogged about a Thunder Box the other day!… Continue reading →

In the Loo

It was 95 degrees out. I had to pee like nobody’s business. As I sat down, I was suddenly overcome. In a split second, my heart was so full of gratitude that I… Continue reading →

Amongst the Weeds

My son is unhappy. Ayden moved to Texas last month. He was tired of the Pacific Northwest rain. He was ready to move out of his parents’ house. He needed some adventure. And… Continue reading →

The Key to Surviving This Crazy Life

Life is a lot. Too much sometimes. In a two-and-a-half month span of time I will have gone from having three children in Washington State to zero. I’ve lived my entire life in… Continue reading →

What To Do

My life is a constant battle between my to-do list and the time constraints of a 24-hour day consisting of the need to sleep which cuts the useful hours even shorter. If only… Continue reading →

Satisfying My Sweet Tooth

I think a good baker knows why each ingredient goes in the recipe. The purpose of the baking soda and the vanilla. The importance of the dry and wet ingredient ratio. I however… Continue reading →

Whether Fed or Hungry

The last two weeks have been rough. I’ve been very sick. Still battling fatigue and a horrible ear infection. While dealing with a broken body, I’m puppy sitting my daughter’s very energetic dog.… Continue reading →