Maybe I’ve become a little more emotional over the years because of certain things I’ve been through, and that emotion sparks these random family thoughts, but regardless, here we are.
All in Family
Ghosts of Jersey Storms Past: On the Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy
It is Monday night, and I am sitting here in New Jersey waiting for Hurricane Sandy to reach landfall.
The Most Eventful Weekend of My Life
The moments flew by me fast
When You Were Born You Broke The Mold, Then Broke It Again
I am amazed that siblings growing up in the same house could be so different from one another. My daughter, Amanda, my sons, Alexander and Danny, may share a common genetic code, but that’s about it. You can tell they are related but I knew watching them grow up, they weren’t the same.
How can you change the world? - By Guest Blogger Scott DeSantis
I’m a contractor, the most I write on a weekly basis is my material list for the job on a random scrap of lumber or drywall. Do I go with sports? Not everyone likes sports. Do I go with family? Not everyone will understand the dynamic. Do I go with politics? Nope. Angry, happy, sad, sappy, inspirational. The possibilities are endless for the guy who only writes on trash all week…
It’s the Little Things That Help
Even if its not needed
The Proper Use of Bagpipes
My apologies to any bagpipe players out there, but it all ends up good in the end…
When Life Comes Down to Moments
For two days, in the blistering heat, the driveway and yard were covered with tables and blankets that housed mostly junk that people donated because they didn’t want to throw them away.
I AM Not a Cat Person
During one of our heat waves, Arlene phoned and asked if I'd water her flowers and look in on Tucker (her cat). I said I would. It was a lockdown, any reason to leave the house was welcome.
Not Every Beach Story is Fun Under the Sun
Normally, my stories about family vacations down in Belmar, New Jersey are lighthearted and usually involve a lot of drinking stories (on my part) or reliving memories.
This isn’t one of those stories.
Proving Ground by Alicia V.
Living in the Adirondack Mountains in New York state can be beautiful, but it is not without its perils. For the uniformed it can be downright dangerous.
In a Lockdown, You Make Adjustments
Even though I don’t like it, this stay-at-home order is nothing new to me. Liquor stores and food pick-ups has been my routine.
The Pet Whisperer
Guest blogger Alicia V. reveals the secret to keeping your pets happy - just answer all the questions they ask you…
Will Work For Scotch
Bring in the dog and put out the cat
Be Selfish for the New Year: Part Two
I was right by the Dunkin’ Donuts kiosk, so moved over to order.
Hit a Bit of a Shag….
Nurse Sunshine. She provided me with my new pill and shot schedule BUT Tressel would like to re-do the uterine test in a month because my uterus is “shaggy”.
From Sad Santa to Bad Santa
How times have changed.
A Visit to My Parents That Was a Long Time Coming
It’s not like they were going anywhere
At Least I Didn’t Name Anyone Alfred
The mistake I would not make with my children
Urban Meyer
I told him that if he doesn’t want to discuss names, the baby would be named Urban Meyer. As a UGA man and active Gator hater, that got his attention. My husband replied, “If you pull that bs, I am renaming the child Bo Schembechler…