Her full name was Ella Lucille, though most people knew her as Lucille or Ceil. She loved the Chicago Cubs, crossword puzzles, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was independent long before women were expected to be. She didn't marry until her late twenties because she wasn't ready to settle down, something that… Continue reading Hummingbird
First published November 20th, 2017 For the past ten years I've been going through perimenopause. Just kidding, it's only been two years. It just feels like ten years. Because the symptoms of perimenopause are SUCKING MY SOUL RIGHT OUT OF MY BODY. There are 34 symptoms of menopause, according to the website 34 Menopause Symptoms… Continue reading Did You Know There Are 34 Menopause Symptoms?
I've read enough DIY blogs to know that whatever I make is, at best, mediocre. In fact, one could argue that my once DIY blog has nothing to do with DIY any longer. Unless, of course, DIY stood for Dammit! Ick! Yikes! which is exactly my approach to any DIY problem I try to solve… Continue reading I Hate Painting Furniture
As I drove through my neighborhood this morning, I noticed the trees that line the streets. When did these trees get so big? I thought to myself. A large portion of my time is spent looking ahead — at the road while driving, at the soccer field where my youngest plays, or through the camera… Continue reading When Did The Trees Get So Big?
A few weeks ago, I began writing an amazing post about growing up in the 70's full of anecdotes, trivia and just FUN ...but I lost all of it. After consulting my friend Rosemary with back and forth exchanges full of WHAT THE HELL DID I DO'S?? and whimsical giphy's (because giphy's are whimsical!), it was… Continue reading Ahh, The 70s (And 80s)
First published May 1, 2017 Birthdays are important. I’ve always felt this way, thanks in large part to my parents—especially my mom. She’d ask what kind of gifts I wanted, what dinner to make, and which cake flavor I was craving. It was never just another day. I’m the same way with my kids. We… Continue reading Birthday Week: Make it a Thing
