Last week marked the one year mark of Lilly being a member of our family. I don’t remember exactly how I came up with the name Lilly for her. Maybe I knew more than I realized, because lately I have suggested that Lilly is actually short for Little Miss Mayhem. She still has very much a kitten’s personality and energy… Read more »
June is Pride Month. While we should support equal rights for all people regardless of their sexual and/ or gender orientation year round, it’s especially important to increase our understanding of the issues these folks face this month. So, today I’m taking on a question about transgender people specifically that’s bugged me for a while now. That is the notion… Read more »
Today is a fun one! Who among us has not thought at least once about wearing a tiara? Sure, a few people got to wear them in high school, but after that, opportunities to don one are few and far between for those of us not born into European royal families. But today, we all can! There is no law… Read more »
I’ve seen a new trend that I don’t like one bit. More and more people are opting to have no services of any kind after they pass on. I understand not everyone is religious, so a church funeral – or clergy led service of any kind- may not be wanted. I also understand that a full on traditional visitation, funeral… Read more »
My nephew Luke (shown with his band director Mr. Lawrence) is graduating from high school in two weeks. This is giving me ALL kinds of feels. I am super proud of him for all kinds of reasons. He is a good kid! He is going to be going to technical college in the fall to study welding. At least one… Read more »
I have joked a lot about figuring out what “What I want to be when I grow up”. I was told a very long time ago that if you didn’t figure it out by the time you turn 50 you don’t have to. Well, I turned 50 in December. I guess I don’t have to figure anything out! But all… Read more »
I will be the first to admit that I am not the least bit objective when it comes to Bon Jovi. I have been a HUGE fan since I was a teen. And while no one believes me, I actually fell in love with the music first- keep in mind in the mid 80s there was no internet! That being… Read more »
I’ve said for ages that one thing that keeps me going on this blogging journey is that it’s a form of therapy for me. It helps me get thoughts and ideas out of my head. It lets me use a part of my brain that I may not get to flex much otherwise. And sometimes it’s a lot of fun. … Read more »