The Day After the Big Bird

We have now eaten the big bird….not THE Big Bird but we definitely enjoyed the 23 pounder cooked in our oven. It’s amazing how that smell of warm turkey basting in the oven with all its seasonings, carrots, onions and celery brings memories of past holidays.  I remember waking as a young girl on Thanksgiving morning and … Continue reading →

Getting it started in the morning

It’s Friday…Yay!  And we are joining up with Kate Motaung again and the gang at Five Minute Friday.  Kate gives us a word prompt and we all write for 5 minutes.  All the details are here, if you’d like to join us.  Our word prompt for today is: STILL. GO The house is quiet and … Continue reading →

Leaving Time ~ Five Minute Friday

Welcome back to Five Minute Friday, where we get a word prompt from Ms. Kate and write for five minutes.  No over thinking, over-editing…just free write for five.  If you would like to join us, you can here. We’d love to have you! Our word prompt for today: LEAVE GO From my kitchen window, I watch … Continue reading →

A surprise from far away

I’m usually not one for surprises, but this one was good! Last week, we returned from celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving and arrived home to a pile of mail and a yard full of leaves. Sam sent us a text asking us to Skype with her at 11:30 pm our time. I don’t know about you all … Continue reading →

Another Trip Around the Sun

I’ve made another trip around the sun. Little Matthew pointed out I’m now the same number. — “4 and 4….how cool is that, Mommy?” I’ve also reached a ½ way mark in my life. My years with Dave are now more than my years without him. We’ve been together for more than ½ my life. … Continue reading →

My Kitchen Sink – FlyLady Ready? – #FMF

Here we are back at one of my favorite days—FRIDAY!  We are joining up with Kate Motaung and the gang over at Five Minute Friday.  This is where we all write on a one word prompt for 5 minutes.  No over-editing, no over-thinking, just free-writing.  If you would like to join us, click here. Our word prompt … Continue reading →