So many people I know are retiring. Of course, that's a sign that I'm old -- especially since some of them are younger than...
Lifestyle
the pool man says we’re good to go – almost
Cleaning split units and all mini-splits set me back $311.00 this year. I've yet to get a bill from the pool man. Perry the...
summer will be here in less than 20 days
It's not officially summer until June 20th, but we're geared up and ready right now. I'm about to share FOUR "firsts" as we...
pink pineapple from Costa Rica by way of tennessee
Katie rolled in over the weekend from her new home in Tennessee. She came bearing gifts -- not that just seeing her...
my nanny’s old time sayings are still true today
My Nanny was born in 1911 and lived a whole lot of years before she passed in 2009. It's seems unimaginable that she's been...
everyone should have a happy place
I have a friend on Facebook that is always showing photos of her patio filled with flowers. She says it's her "happy...
it’s practice retirement time again
I'm back to practice retirement mode. I plan to take at least a few weeks downtime (most likely a couple months). Summers...
country living isn’t for the feint of heart
With rain in the forecast within the next hour, I made my way to the fenced in yard. This part of the yard is better know...
what does summer break look like for a nana?
My granddaughter, Coco, is on summer break from school. About to go into the 8th grade, she'll be 14 on Tuesday. FOURTEEN!...