As I post this note, I am watching as police chase a tractor trailor through Collin, Dallas and into Tarrant County. This is the second police chase THIS WEEK, the first in Houston. I turn to another news channel and the conflict in the middle east is at the top of the news as Israel … Continue reading Has the world gone mad?

I knew my husband was competitive but this is ridiculous. When my brother-in-law came to visit, he brought us a Ms Pac Man game that you can plug into the TV. Well, the tournament began the minute it was plugged in! First, my brother-in-law was the high scorer, then my husband. My brother-in-law left with … Continue reading Ms Pac Man lives

The famous words "you don't know what you've got until it's gone" are so true. My husband and I have had a date night every week since we have been married, which is almost three years now. With family in town and the busy lifestyle over the past several weeks, this part of our life … Continue reading Finally a date night

I can't believe it has been almost 3 weeks since I have posted a note. For a quick update of life. Brother-in-law visiting, just left this morning to go back to MN. Stepdaughter visiting for 4 weeks (now in her 3rd week) and mother-in-law and great aunt visited. On top of all that, we had … Continue reading So much, where to start…

In my book "What to Expect When you are Expecting" I notice each month the additional things that women may be experiencing when they are pregnant. For example, I am now in my 5th month and this month I can expect backaches, bloating, flatulance, indigestion, pink toothbrush caused by bleeding gums, nosebleeds, swollen extremeties and … Continue reading Pregnancy update

I am sitting in my home office, watching Bobby Flay grilling on the Food Network and munching on some Rice Snack Mix. In the air is the smell of sauerkraut, weiners and pork in the slow cooker.I never imagined the wide variety of ethnic foods until I married my husband. He is half Italian and … Continue reading All about food

Last evening I had the pleasure of going to the Fort Worth Symphony's Concert in the Garden series. This particular evening, which included a laser light show and fireworks, was a tribute to summer blockbuster movies including Superman (original score by John Williams), Harry Potter and Stars Wars just to name a few. My brother-in-law, … Continue reading Concert in the Garden

Every day I see an add on TV for our city's summer reading program and lately I have had a few friends that I have given recommendations for reading specific books. SO, I thought I would share these great summer readings with everyone.1. Free to Grieve: Healing and Encouragement forThose Who Have Suffered Miscarriage and … Continue reading Summer Reading Program

First, the Mavericks lost the NBA Finals. No more basketball. I might be able to get to bed early and get some additional sleep. I am a sports fan so this time of the year is pretty boring. The NBA Finals and Stanley Cup are over. Baseball is ongoing but not too exciting. Football has … Continue reading Random thoughts

This is the time of year, officially, that we pay tribute to fathers. I would hope that we do not limit our praise and admiration to just one day. I can remember so many good things about my father and grandfather.My dad, coming home after a long day's work and hitting the baseball with us … Continue reading For our Fathers