current things

I have had my cell phone for almost four years and it still works and only occasionally lets me know it is starting to get old despite the fact that it has been dropped, rained on and thoroughly mistreated by my children (and me) from time to time. I am thankful. Read more

My sister called me because my Mom is now using Skype, which means I am now using Skype, too. I got to see them and my dad and my niece and my nephew and they got to see me. I was supposed to see them in person this year but it was not meant to Read more

It’s a long story that involves hi-jinks, shenanigans and foolishness on the parts of my younger children, but I have never been so happy to see a pair of fresh socks in my life. Sigh. Read more

This autumn has been mild for the most part, but last week the temperatures dropped to freezing and near freezing. We just went from barely needing a jacket to a full coat, hat and gloves in a matter of one or two days. I drink coffee on a regular basis, but there is nothing to Read more