The Freshman

The Bee has started high school and the change in our home could not be more noticeable. Our days begin with her getting herself up and ready for school, with little prompting from me. Most days she is ready to go, her uniform ready and prepared. She has everything neatly arranged and there is no more of the mad, dash scramble for…

Book Review: Basic Knitting and Crocheting for Today’s Woman

yaRRns By Oct 18, 2014 No Comments

I got this book to review a while ago and wanted to share it only when I had a finished product. But it’s been a while so I wanted to share the book and let you see my Someday Sunday work in progress. In “Basic Knitting and Crocheting for Today’s Woman” Anita Closic promises 14 projects to soothe the mind…

Revisiting Thoughts On Aging

Say it Rah-shay By Oct 16, 2014 1 Comment

My grandmother has been in a rehab facility for a few weeks rebuilding strength after a hospital stay and once again I find myself challenging my thoughts on aging. Watching my mom, aunt and uncle, Grandma’s children, trying to make decisions about her is really stressful. I don’t mean to sound like such a drama queen but watching Grandma seem…

Celebrate with RMHC 40 Years of Keeping Families Together #forRMHC

2014 marks the 40th Anniversary of the opening of the very first Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia, PA. Today, with the support of friends like you, the Charity serves nearly 9 million children and families annually. This anniversary is a milestone. Something to celebrate. And its a catalyst to unite RMHC and all our supporters around the world so we…

Getting Laughs at Helium Nightclub

This is a post in which I eat some crow. Effin Guy and I think we are hilarious. Not quite stand-up/ late night/ get your own HBO special funny, but we can get a few laughs and perhaps work a room. We share a love of comedians; there are quite a few I listen to and keep on rotation on…