I’ve been feeling rather lousy since Baby #8 became a reality. But between bouts of nausea and fatigue, I have managed to eek out a few good days.
When I am feeling human, it is time to get to work. And when the weather cooperates, it’s time to get outside to work in the yard.
Read More »I finally filled out and submitted our United States 2020 Census forms. The three official letters (including a paper copy of the questionnaire), one official postcard, and reminder that I am “required by law” to do this may have helped.
But I am curious to see if our survey is flagged for additional follow-up. Like it was in 2010.
Read More »There is something wonderful about driving an old car. Old cars have personalities and, the lucky ones, have names. May I introduce the Dan Can.
The Dan Can is affectionately named after my dear Uncle Dan who gave us this car in November 2018. He was buying a new car and knew we were looking for one for our teen drivers. We became his charity of choice.
Read More »Sam snapped this picture of the kids and me last night.
Not really. But the number of children is correct, as is the gender distribution. And I did want to be a nun at one point in my life.
Read More »Why did I choose this name for my blog?
I’ve been trying to put that into words. I came across this quote from an unknown source awhile back. It has stuck with me.
A dear friend sent this my way.
It made me giggle.
I found this video while scrolling through my phone the other day. It is an impromptu concert by my daughter Angela and my niece Ann. Angela studies Piano Performance and Ann studies Violin Performance both at the collegiate level.
Johnny helped me make some pumpkin muffins the other morning. This was at the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown. It was the first day everyone was at home.
I can’t remember where I found this recipe online. I made several changes to the original recipe. Here is the recipe we use now. This makes a huge batch. Probably 40 mini muffins and 12+ Texas size muffins. They freeze well or keep in the refrigerator for a week.
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I have been teaching water fitness classes for the better part of the last 24 years. What began as a way to stretch a thin graduate school budget has become a life’s passion. Over these years, many people have encouraged me to write a book or start a blog.
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The Refillable Glass 