I saw a 'play along' list that determines if you can be considered old. I passed (or failed) it with flying colors. I've...
Family
personal gifts preferred at Christmas
We opened gifts here last night with Colette and afterward I started thinking about how gift ideas change as we age. When I...
Merry Christmas from my family to yours!
My tiny family got together for Christmas last night on Christmas Eve at the home of those pesky neighbors. They were...
Santa is magic and I believe.
Merry Christmas Eve! As we gear up for the next few days of holiday festivities, my wish for you is that your family -- and...
the eve of christmas eve is here
Sitting at my desk this morning, I'm thinking about the things I need to do today since Christmas Eve is tomorrow. I'll be...
when indiana winter bites back
The kind of cold that settles over Indiana isn’t loud or dramatic—it’s relentless. Last night, as the temps were in single...
milk, eggs, & bread: snowmageddon staples
It's a winter wonderland! Still before noon and I'm about to do the dreaded treadmill. And then... drum roll please... I'm...
is it possible to win against the winter blues?
The days are shorter and chilly (COLD) weather has set in here in my slice of the world. I've never bought in to the whole...
trying to get attention in a saturated market
I got up earlier than normal yesterday because I have dog detail duty on weekends. The hounds make me think they simply...









