Off Topic: One Year Later
Many of you know that last year I lost a dear friend. I hate to admit that I am actually a little angry at her for having died; she was overweight and did not take care of her health. She… Continue Reading
Family
Back to school blues (or bliss)?
(Author’s note: This post has run off and on around this time of year for a few years, and this time around, it’s as crazy as ever: back to school shopping, son’s first day as a high- school junior today… Continue Reading
What I Did On My Birthday, Part Deux: Playing Hookie
Happy July 4th! Yes, I know it’s only the 30th and still June, but the 4th this year is on Tuesday and I have made the executive decision that I am off Monday. A friend of mine is visiting from… Continue Reading
Nut ‘n honey Monday or AAA to the rescue
Howdy, lovely Posse folks! I was going to do some sniffing late today and report back, but trouble intervened in the form of locking my keys in my car; so some two hours later, I’m home, but I’m afraid I… Continue Reading
Happy Memorial Day and a belly full of fun
Happy Monday, everyone, and if you’re in the U.S., wishing a happy Memorial Day to you! Take a moment today, if you will, to remember service members around the world, past and present. In the U.S., Memorial Day is the… Continue Reading
Mothers Day Memories
This was published in a slightly different form at Perfume Smellin’ Things years ago; since Mother’s Day is coming this weekend I thought I’d share a few memories of my mom. Long ago back I was asked to do a… Continue Reading
Hippity-hoppity: Easter is on its way
Happy Monday, dear Posse folks! As we end our spring break, we are gearing up for the next event/occasion in our household: Easter Sunday. My son is a teenager now but he still likes to get a basket. In his,… Continue Reading