I love playing Wordle. When I guessed PLANT on my second try, I was elated. I had so many things on my “to-do” list but I decided to set the list aside and headed to the local nursery to look for colorful plants instead. I looked forward to spending time in the warm sunshine, digging…

We said good-bye to the Buckeye state yesterday and headed to Chicago. Next stop.. The Museum of Science and Industry. I could tell that Jack was not thrilled with the prospect of spending a fun filled day looking at exhibits and reading about things he had absolutely no interest in. To make matters worse, Jack…

I love the fact that Rice Krispies are part of a balanced breakfast, at least that is what I have heard.  But, I tend to think outside of the bowl when it comes to  my favorite cereal. I don’t know what it is about the yumminess of butter, marshmallows, and the simple snap-crackle and pop,…

I had jitters. It was my first day of kindergarten and as my mom snapped a picture at the corner of Wakefield Way with her Kodak Instamatic camera, I was filled with questions. Do I have my snack? Will I make new friends? Will my mom pick me up? What if I have to go…

[youtube]http://youtu.be/XchU7kA5Ikg[/youtube] I remember what a treat it was to stop by Thrifty’s and my dad telling us four kids, ”Triple scoops all around!” We peered into the glass case freezer full of cardboard tubs of tantalizing flavors. Mocha Almond Fudge, Mint Chip,  and Butter Brickle were among my favorites.. I think it was 35 cents back then….

One of the things I did in Colorado Springs while visiting our kids was wander through a local farmer’s market with my daughter-in-law, Roxanne. There is just something about picking up fresh produce and meeting the farmer who actually grew it. The smell of chilies being roasted over an open fire, freshly baked goodies, and hand picked bouquets of…