Proud Auntie!

My sinuses/ allergies are kicking my butt right now. I’m loopy on cold meds, my throat hurts, and my eyes itch. So, today I’m not going to pontificate a long time, but instead brag about my awesome nephew Luke. He is a senior in high school this year! He gets good grades. He makes friends easily and is great with… Read more »
Faithful Friday
Good Neighbor Day
Today is Good Neighbor Day. Do you know your neighbors? Today I don’t mean this in the Biblical sense, but the literal- i.e. the people who live closest to you. The larger the city you live in, the less likely the answer to this question is “yes”. If that applies to you, today is the perfect day to change that!… Read more »
Kitty Love Hurts

This past week was a rough one for me, even though it saw a plan come to a completely successful completion. This past week all 3 of our surprise kittens went to wonderful forever homes. To say I got emotional would be an understatement. I knew it would be better for all involved parties if I was not at home… Read more »
18 Candles

Over the years I’ve heard many a parent say “when (insert name of child here) turns 18 they can do whatever they want”. Really? Really? And, yes, I know I don’t have kids, and to a certain percentage of the population that means I have no capability to understand ANYTHING related to parenthood. But I was a kid, almost… Read more »
Faithful Friday 9-17
10 More Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me

Several years ago I did a post very similar to this one (hence this one called 10 MORE things). I thought since a lot has happened since then it was high time to do it again! #1 I am a very cheap date. i.e. I cannot hold my booze at all. A couple White Claws and I am under the… Read more »
Faithful Friday 9-10
The B Side

I have said quite a few times that raising kittens was not on my list of things to do this summer. Most people just laugh. However, one person replied in a way that got me thinking. She said “Oh, so were you going to run a marathon? Build a bridge? And now you can’t?”. I need to make it clear… Read more »