Dreaming of a Dream Vacation

You know what that is?  That’s Ireland as seen from space.  Pretty cool, no?  Ireland happens to be one of the places I have on my ‘bucket list’ of places I’d like to visit before I get old – my … Continue reading

Celebrating Valentine’s Day

Since I’m a romantic at heart, I love Valentine’s Day.    I’ve had to learn to compromise, however, since the hubby’s not really romantic and is not one to make a big deal out of holidays.  Except birthdays.  He says that’s … Continue reading

Bookworm Classics

I’m a bookworm.  Before the kids monopolized all my free time, I would read every chance I got – seems the luxury of reading is now limited to very late at night before falling asleep, where I think to myself … Continue reading

SmartPhone Smart Aleck

Way back in the dark ages (you know, 10 years ago) the hubby and I both had cell phones, but we were on pre-paid (or pay-as-you-go, if you will) plans because we just aren’t phone people.  Occasionally text, sure, but … Continue reading

Paper or Electronic?

The schedule of our lives is shaped by the movements of the earth, moon, and sun.  In ancient Rome, a priest observed the sky and announced a new moon cycle to the king. For centuries afterward, Romans referred to the … Continue reading