My Valentine Sister

Sixty four years ago my sister had just celebrated her tenth birthday on February 13th. Our mother was pregnant with me and she was staying with our Grandmother. The closest hospital had a rash of staff infections and my Mother chose to give birth in a hospital closer to my Grandmothers home. My sister was … Continue reading My Valentine Sister →

Beware The Bearer of Buzzwords

My husband was a Natural Gas Marketer for many years. Or as our youngest daughter told her 3 year old playschool class, he sold gas. This was a very simple but correct description. However it was odd for another Mom as she decided to clarify his occupation. You see, he wore a suit to work. … Continue reading Beware The Bearer of Buzzwords →

The Ingredient House

Last year sometime my daughter was talking about her youth and commented that there was never anything to eat in our house. I was surprised by that because I seemed to be buying groceries all of the time so, I disagreed. Apparently when my kids came home from school there was nothing to snack on. … Continue reading The Ingredient House →

A Fresh Start

I was going through some photos on my computer this morning and came across a picture I took in June, 2020. It was a whiteboard in an organic grocery store where I shop for groceries as well as many other things. The sign had some flowers drawn for a spring like atmosphere and the caption … Continue reading A Fresh Start →

Christmas Through The Years

My earliest real memory of Christmas was the year I got the Almond. It was amazing and I will never forget the feeling. First let me explain the story behind the almond. In Denmark there is a dish called risgrod. It is a rice porridge that is mainly eaten around the advent and Christmas season. … Continue reading Christmas Through The Years →

The Big Box By The Door

A few months back my truck was stolen from in front of my house. I had just come back from the cabin and there was a ton of stuff in the back as well as the regular car stuff. Now they did find the truck and it was cleaned right out. My car insurance pays … Continue reading The Big Box By The Door →

Who Stole My Harry Nilsson Album?

Now and again I like to sit in my basement with the lights off as I listen to an old album on my stereo. I'm not much of a drinker but I will pour a little crown royal whiskey over some ice as I sway to the tunes in the dark. The stereo is my … Continue reading Who Stole My Harry Nilsson Album? →

Whatever…

If you look this word up in the dictionary it tells you that it takes on a multitude of meanings. It is a pronoun. But pronouns are deceiving. Because of the world today we focus on the simplistic form pronouns take. And often the ones that currently offend the world. He, she, they, them. Simple easy to understand. I, you. Pronouns. This is the … Continue reading Whatever… →

I’ve Never Bought A Car

Well that is a little misleading. I drive and I will hate it one day when someone decides I am a menace and my license is revoked. Oh wait, that already happened. But I got it back after a month. Apparently there are penalties for speeding. And getting caught one too many times. No what … Continue reading I’ve Never Bought A Car →

The Open Road

I came home from the cabin the other day after being trapped there for a few days longer than expected. I was on my motorbike and the weather turned yucky. Of course, I wasn't prepared with rain gear or the zip in jacket liner or even my warm gloves. I was going to spend the … Continue reading The Open Road →