Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at approximately 1:45pm, I received a telephone call from my sister’s mother-in-law. Yes, that is unusual and frightening at the same time. Former moments that I have heard from the woman is to tell me that my sister, Judy, … Continue reading
“…The Polish diet is very bland yet healthy and safe as far as calories are concerned. Kielbasa is boiled, peirogis are boiled, chicken is boiled for soup or typically baked, beets are boiled for burak zupa (beet soup), and you already know about the cabbage. … Continue reading
Many of us, I will not say all because that is too presumptuous, are familiar with the writings of Willam Shakespeare, a fifteenth century author turned playright. Personally, I have found all of his writings to be an inexhaustible source … Continue reading
You know how the story goes…”it’s always somebody else…” Well, my husband and I are that somebody. Yep, we have one, a raccoon in the attic. Now, I’ve heard lots of stories of one person or another having to deal … Continue reading
YAY! Going to summer camp was always a favorite time of year for me – knowing that in July or August, I would be gone from home for two or three weeks. I looked forward to it all year long! Being away … Continue reading
The title of this particular blog may flash visualizations of a lawn mower to include a rake, perhaps a pair of gloves and the safety of having to wear socks and [work] shoes, so be it. In order to get myself … Continue reading
Hmm. This word, “relationship,” has been on my mind of late. Flatly, a relationship is a connection. As humans, we have a relationship with, to and for other people. That is the easy part. Such an intangible begins as a kinship … Continue reading
Yes, I have certainly and most definitely missed writing you. However, there are good reasons. To begin, my insulin pump stopped working for at least eight days. Not familiar with such a device? Well, I won’t share a long description … Continue reading
So, you wanna write. You dream about having an article published. Better still, you dream about being a published author, having written a book. Daily, you think about plots, settings, themes, words, creating, innovating. You have a story to tell. … Continue reading
Okay, it is that time of year again. You know, the infamous and oftimes procrastinated Tax Time. This essay, so to speak, will discuss and remind you about itemizations. I first became acquainted with the term “itemization” when having to prepare … Continue reading