Mama Cooks

Originally published December 2009 For the last week I’ve been preparing for the arrival of one of my daughters and her husband who came for a five-day visit before Christmas.  During that time I have been planning for their stay by getting the house ready (got...

Clumsy Me

Originally published October 2009 Frankly, I can’t believe I’m still alive. I am the clumsiest person I know. Today’s mishap was just one in a long line of near-death experiences that had me grateful to still be walking the earth, or walking at all for that matter....

Chicken Bones

Originally published May, 2009 When I’m stressed or angry I get moving.  In the past when I couldn’t cope with a situation I would use my car as an escape.  I have changed locations more times than I can count and family members complained that I took up too...

Can’t Sleep

Originally published November, 2009 Yesterday I went to Costco and bought two down pillows.  I had a coupon for $10.00 off, which helped me justify the purchase.  I have been sleeping so poorly lately so I hoped if I had better quality pillows I could solve...

Blood Letting

Originally published June, 2009 My husband and I had a date this morning and you know you’ve reached a point in the marriage when the date is to have your blood drawn together. We had orders from our respective doctors for the lab tests. John’s was ordered about...