Last week I had knee surgery. Going in I was hopeful that this procedure would take care of the issues I’d been having with pain and locking up, but I knew eventually even with the best possible outcome I will eventually need knee replacement. After surgery I found out that the surgeon found unexpected cartilage damage. I may have it… Read more »
I’m a terrible cook. Like epic fail bad. I have ruined Rice Crispie treats (they were rock hard and flat as a pancake). I have turned pork chops into shoe leather. I have turned frozen pizzas into ashes. In spite of all this, my husband still eats most of what I put in front of him. He is truly a… Read more »
Tis the season for “year in review” and “new year, new me” blog posts and status updates. Some are cute, some are poignant, some are downright annoying (fact- NO ONE cares about your workout routines or fad diet). But, the end of the year does seem to make everyone a little introspective, including me. Don’t worry- I’m not going to bust out another Year… Read more »
What do you want for Christmas (if you celebrate)? Some people answer that question with a specific item or items. Some people answer they want their family together, happy and healthy. Some people even bust out the old beauty queen cliche of world peace. Lately that lofty goal of world peace seems further away than ever- we can’t even have… Read more »
Today is Re-Gifting day. While many folks think this is a bad thing, it actually can be a very good thing if done right. If you truly don’t need another coffee cup, or if you will never wear that scarf you got from that cousin you see once a year what do you do? In some families it’s OK to… Read more »