You can feel it and smell it in the air.  It's been with us for a couple of weeks now.  That's right, Autumn is upon us.and the cicadas have been signalling the first frost for about a month now.  That's scary....For all intents and purposes summer is over and we look forward to the Fall … Continue reading September

This post falls under the  "It'll feel better when it quits hurting" category.   It was one of my Dad's favorite sayings when any of us hurt ourselves.  Every time he said it, I hated it a little more.  The incident happened a week ago Wednesday afternoon.  It has taken me this long to be … Continue reading Treadmill 1 T.Bond 0

When I was younger one of my favorite musical artist's was Harry Chapin.  He was a great balladeer who wrote and sang of ordinary people like you and I and life as he saw it.His song, "Circle" has been running through my head for the past few days.  It is  a cheery, happy-go-lucky song on … Continue reading All My Life’s A Circle

It all began with a Facebook post from my friend Donna stating that she was lifting her self-imposed moratorium on winter vacations.  When she asked if anyone wanted to go with her, I immediately said hell yeah.She now lives in Philadelphia and I am in Chi-town, so we met at the airport in Tampa.  Upon … Continue reading Life’s A Beach

A mantle of snow covered the landscape along I-90 on our trip to Rochester, MN Sunday afternoon, bringing to mind a quote from George Herbert that "Every mile is two in winter".  Along with that came thoughts of how this is our fourth season in which we have seen the Mayo Clinic.  The seasonal cycle … Continue reading A Good Day

As the year 2010 winds down to its last days, I can't help feeling I am staring at a double barreled shotgun wondering which trigger will be pulled.  That my friends is how I feel about 2011.  Time was, I looked forward to the New Year with great anticipation, wondering what new adventures awaited me. … Continue reading Transitions

Last night while channel surfing, I came across a familiar, yet not quite right picture on the screen. In front of the White House Press Conference sign stood former President, Bill Clinton, trying to explain why he thought the deal worked out by President Obama and the Republicans was the best solution for everyone right … Continue reading Who’s In Charge Anyway?

During this Thanksgiving season, out thoughts go to counting the many blessings of the past year.  Our family has been the recipient of many.  Yet there are so many families suffering this holiday season, losing their jobs and homes, it is difficult to enjoy.So what I try to do is look for little things that make … Continue reading Smiles

Okay, it's time to kick this exercise stuff into high gear.  The holidays are coming and I would like to get down another size by Christmas.  Sounds impressive and intentional doesn't it?  As usual  with me that is not the case.  A couple of weeks ago my Husband was researching health clubs and decided to … Continue reading The Not So Incredible Shrinking Woman Joins The YMCA

The other day I was reading a Time Magazine article regarding women in the priesthood.  That's right, women in the priesthood, in the Catholic Church.  Okay, so according to the Vatican they aren't priests in the "Church", okay they aren't even in the church because they have been excommunicated.  But who knew?So I visited their website and … Continue reading Let’s Hear It For The Girls