Bittersweet Monday: Empty nest central

Well, dear Posse folks, it’s finally happened: The empty nest has arrived. We moved our son to college, into the dorm last weekend. He’s only 1 1/2 to 2 hours away, but we’re feeling bittersweet, as you can imagine. It’s… Continue Reading

Back to school (blues or bliss?)

Howdy, Posse folks!! Well, it’s that time of year again (at least in my neck of the woods) — back to school this week for our county’s public schools. However, it’ll be a little different for me this year, as… Continue Reading

Good sniffage for a summer road trip

Beach vacations and long weekend getaways are in the works here, so I’m planning on hitting the highway soon and so will be out of touch for a bit. My DS will soon be in college, so last-minute traveling will… Continue Reading

Beach dreaming Monday: What takes you away?

OK, everyone — I think most of us (at least here in the Northern Hemisphere) have had enough of winter and we’re hanging on, week to week, as spring creeps ever closer. So let’s take a mental vacation, why don’t… Continue Reading

Happy Valentine’s Day week

Howdy, all you lovely Posse folks. I just recently realized that Valentine’s Day is upon us later this week. So I’m wondering, what’s a sweet, spicy and/or chocolatey scent that might hit the spot on the big red heart day… Continue Reading

Under the weather Sunday/Monday

Sorry, dear Posse folks, but I’m feeling a bit under the weather. Think I ate something that didn’t agree with me and it’s left me feeling rather puny. I’ve got some Sprite, chicken broth and crackers to get me through,… Continue Reading

Happy MLK Jr. Day and warming vanilla comfort

Happy MLK Jr. Day to all you wonderful Posse folks! It is cold as all get-out here in my neck of the woods and I’m so happy that my high school senior has the holiday off and won’t have to… Continue Reading