Petite Perfection
Hello darlings, it seems at times the petite size is pushed into the background of the elite fashion scene. One, just simply, needs information where to find the most fashionable petite size, 5 feet 4 inches or under. Being a petite size, I know the longing to try on a garment that fits perfectly without […]
Remembering Prom
This past weekend was prom time in the County and it brought back some fond memories from dances past. When I was young, it seems as though the process to prepare for prom was less intense and certainly less expensive. Those were the days that we did our own hair and nails. Going to the […]
The Strangest Noise
I heard the strangest noise last night and my husband swears that it was a coyote. We live in the city and I have never heard anything like this before. Is it possible that it actually was a coyote or should I be looking for another source for the loud sound? It sounded like a […]
Scott Turow’s: Presumed Innocent
Like most readers, I have a few favorite authors that I follow and I try to pick up their newest releases. I also have a “greatest hits” list of books that I believe to be some of the best around. Scott Turow made that list with Presumed Innocent, which was one of the best legal […]
Gone To The Birds
This week, my memories have gone to the birds… literally. I have seen and heard a plethora of birds. Beautiful blue birds flutter around my birdhouses, nesting as they do every spring. The robin with it’s rusty red breast has made it’s debut on my fence, singing a beautiful tune. The mocking birds with their […]
Water Rising Earlier?
I have noticed that Douglas Lake seems to have risen a lot lately and was wondering if that has anything to do with the recent fishing tournaments? Also, when is the lake expected to be completely full this year? Lake levels have been steadily rising for the last few weeks. Though is appears to coincide […]
Attention Deficits
Just in case you missed it, the jury has returned a verdict. There really is something called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The jury is not “still out” on this subject. The jury made its announcement years ago! You can probably tell that I’m tired of discovering folks who still want to deny this impediment to […]
Barktillmymommaseyespopout
It’s time for another installment of the dog versus wife chronicles. For those of you new to this blood sport, the dog is winning. I could explain more, but the mere mention of these canine victories around our house is strictly forbidden. In fact, I’m taking quite a chance relaying the most recent development. Throwing […]
Splash In Style
Hello, darlings, it is time for the dreaded day that one goes shopping for a new swimsuit. As one goes through the selection of this revealing apparel many frustrations are experienced. Does it make me look thick or thin? Oh, please let me find one that will flatter my type of body seems to be […]
Amanda Porterfield’s: Conceived in Doubt
My review this week is centered on a book that takes a look at religion and politics in America: Amanda Porterfield’s Conceived in Doubt: Religion and Politics in the New American Nation. In this book, Porterfield examines evangelical Christianity and its role in forming the political structure of the United States. The key is “little […]
Stranger Than Fiction: The Magician’s War
In 1856, the natives of Algeria were beginning to raise a rebellion to expel the French armies that had held them under colonial control. The rebels’ fervor was fueled by the religious holy men of the region that were encouraging rebellion by performing miracles. Vast armies of rebels began to form bringing great concern to […]
Keeping Heirlooms in the Family
Whether a collection has been passed down through the family or collected through personal hunting, collectors often hope their treasures will stay in the family. Objects can be emotionally charged and conjure memories of ancestors, family history, or tremendous buying trips. Collectors’ children often don’t view the objects in the same light and may want […]
How To Treat Windburn
I spent the day on the lake and came back with a painful windburn. Though I regularly use sunscreen, this wind burn took me by surprise. Do you have any suggestion as to home treatments and how can I prevent this from happening again? Wind Burn is sometimes very painful and sunscreen alone will not […]
Somewhere Between Lofty and Lowly
If you’ve been around kids for any length of time, you know their perception of reality can be a bit askew. Those altered perceptions are often aimed at the adults around them. For instance, toddlers tend to think their parents pull the moon out of their back pockets and hang it, just perfect, every night. […]
Remember Playing Outside?
Do you remember when playing outside was an everyday occurrence rather than a treat? Do you remember when testing was reserved for graduating high school and elementary students did not carry back packs that are destined to give them back problems that are generally associated with playing on the line on a football team? When […]
Debbie Macomber’s: Starting Now
I love a great book, a glass of sweet tea and a sunny afternoon on my patio. Fortunately, I found just the right book for the occasion in Debbie Macomber’s newest offering Starting Now: A Blossom Street Novel. Macomber is a familiar author for many who enjoy the romance genre and her popularity is well […]
