Much to my dismay, my title as Queen of Clean has been recently threatened. If you know me, or have read my previous posts like A Breath of Fresh Air or Wash and Dry you know I pride myself on keeping our house in pristine shape. Washing, wiping, scouring, disinfecting, and sanitizing make my heartContinue reading “A Dirty Job”
Category Archives: entertainment
Expanding my Seasonings
Lately I’ve noticed additions to our weekly shopping list. The fresh items are growing in number, and the dried varieties that would run out or expire every few years, I now buy every few months! My, have times have changed. I blame it on all the food shows. I’m not sure when this obsession began,Continue reading “Expanding my Seasonings”
Turning the Page
Last year at this time I had read 12 books. To date, I’ve read five. A time issue? Maybe. It could be due to my new tap dancing classes, or that I’ve been dabbling in a few art projects, but mostly I just haven’t been in a reading mood. I’ve been in a rut. I’veContinue reading “Turning the Page”
Pasta and a Path Forward
There are many ways to cope with grief, and we thought a change of scenery might be helpful. We wanted a break from thinking of our beloved beagle’s sudden passing. We wanted a pause from the reminders of Kippers we could see everywhere. And we wanted relief from the triggers throughout our house. So, securingContinue reading “Pasta and a Path Forward”
The Test of Time
As this year draws to a close, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention a few 50th anniversaries celebrated in 2025 that had me time traveling back half a century to 1975. That’s when I was 13 years old and I was just becoming aware of the world around me. Culture shaping events like TVContinue reading “The Test of Time”
Most Treasured
Though originating in prehistoric times, today this gesture still serves the same purpose. That is to express gratitude, love, and respect, to commemorate important dates, and to fulfill social responsibilities while strengthening bonds between people. Although the tokens involved may have changed, the meaning behind them has not. And this time of year, with holidaysContinue reading “Most Treasured”
Oh, What Fun It Is
Looking for a way to beat holiday stress this season? If so, I have a suggestion. It’s one that will boost your mood as well as your spirits and may evoke feelings of comfort and joy. It’s something you can share with family and friends of all ages. It may even strengthen your bonds andContinue reading “Oh, What Fun It Is”
One Moment in Time
Festivity is in the air! Yes, December is here! Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa take place this month, as well as holidays that include Bodhi, Las Posadas, and Omisoka. Buddhists rejoice in Bodhi, the Day of Awakening, when Siddhartha Gautama commonly known as Buddha attained enlightenment. It is a prayerful meditative day in which trees are decoratedContinue reading “One Moment in Time”
Summer Cinema
There’s no mistaking the recognizable Dun Dun Dun Dun song, that simple tune with a two-note ostinato composed and conducted by John Williams. Evoking feelings of suspense and excitement while conjuring up scary images, it can only belong to one movie. That movie is one I recently watched again in celebration of its 50th yearContinue reading “Summer Cinema”
A Journal Journey 