Supposedly the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

It’s also lined with peel-and-stick wallpaper.

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Yesterday was one of those days where I will always remember where I was and what I was doing.

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I was running into Home Goods when Angela called to inform me that Queen Elizabeth had died. My mundane errand stood in stark contrast to events unfolding across the pond.

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Every once in awhile, the daily newspaper cartoon speaks to me.

Today’s cartoon actually happened to me.

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Supply chain issues are often in the headlines these days. Whether it’s baby formula, toilet paper, or computer chips.

I’m afraid that I’ve contributed to a particular scarcity problem, albeit unconsciously.

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I read this article in today’s Wall Street Journal. It’s about Eric Weddle, the Los Angeles Rams safety who will play in Sunday’s Super Bowl.

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Before the NFL playoffs began, he was retired and coaching his son’s Pop Warner football team. A few weeks ago, his phone rang. The rest reads like a movie script. Good stuff.

Click here to read the article.

Some days, I run the strangest errands.

Like retrieving my husband’s Covid vaccination card from a Beatrix Potter book at the public library🤦‍♀️

My last post focused on Becky’s 1st birthday.

Today, I came across an article that celebrates the other end of the spectrum.

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We’re in the midst of a season of travel. We’ve enjoyed trips to Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Becky is finally meeting extended family and friends. It’s been refreshing and uplifting. I will update on our travels at some point.

During a break at home, we managed to squeeze in a dinner with some good family friends. Although we live only mile apart, we haven’t seen them since last summer. It was a fantastic evening of food and fun. They’re the kind of friends where you pick up right where you left off. And our kids relate just like siblings. In the course of our time together, they made us an offer we couldn’t refuse.

It involved Rudy, the wonder dog.

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This is a random post.

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But I came across such a fantastic video that I wanted to share it.

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Sam and I had some friends over to watch the Kentucky Derby last night.

To add some excitement to the evening, these friends went to Off-Track Betting to place a few wagers on the race. Don’t be too worried, we placed a total of $10 worth of bets. I selected the last place horse while Sam managed to pick the first place horse. Well, in theory he did.

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