Whether you usually come to my website directly or through social media I’m sure you’ve noticed the lack of new posts lately. I apologize for that. I was having technical difficulties with my site that apparently were caused by my hosting service. I didn’t even know that was a possibility, so I spent a lot of time and energy trying… Read more »
I’ll give you a second to get Aretha Franklin out of our head. By the time this post goes live I will be at my local middle school getting ready for my local caucus (if you are also in Iowa I hope you are reading this either before heading out or after returning from the caucus- it’s important!!!). The caucuses… Read more »
That might be one of my most hated phrases in the English language. Why? Because it’s EVERYWHERE right now. The Iowa caucuses are only a week away, so most of the Presidential hopefuls are making Iowa their home away from home right now as well as spending mega bucks on TV ads. I realize there are still a lot of… Read more »
Today is Dress Up Your Pet Day. But I beg you not to. Not today, or any other day. Your cat does not want to wear a sweater. Your dog does not want to wear a tutu. Your rabbit does not want to wear a hat. These animals, like most household pets, already are wearing a fur coat. They are… Read more »
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 »