Out of The Closet (3 tricks)
Before we get too technical, I am admittedly talking about my clothes closet! Staying organized is not my strong suit (maybe pun intended). Let me know your…
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New Tradition or A Tradition
New Traditions or Tradition- For our new Passover tradition. Nobody needed to audition. The only precondition. To rise to this position #Poem #Poetry #Tradition #Direction #RaisingJess
Pneumonia on Vacation and Messages from Mom
Day 1 in the Keys, an x-ray confirmed I had Pneumonia! After the last 3 years of avoiding Covid on Vacation, I never thought of pneumonia!
We Did It MY WAY
A really short verse about marriage and compromise - The best scenario is when you both can say -We Did It MY WAY! #humor #marriage #compromise #MyWay #Poetry…
My article is in NEWSWEEK!!!
Newsweek Article by Vickie - In September 2022, Vickie was able to drive Jessica's group home van for the first time. #RaisingJess #Newsweek #MyTurn #advocate #daughters #wheelchairvan
Remembering Cantor Susan Wehle and the Passengers of Flight 3407
As Mitch and I drowsily watched the 11:00 news, light snow was falling. Suddenly, we sat up with a jolt! A jet had crashed near Buffalo, NY. #Flight3407
The Truth About Formal Tuesdays With Nana Is About To Be Revealed.
I can't go to school without my nails done," yells Noa. Is this a high school student? No, It's my 3-year-old granddaughter's morning request! #Fashion #GarmentCenter #RaisingJess #BlackTie…
The Gift
What do Yooper Rocks, Heart Rocks, Stuart Smalley, and the 5 Love Languages have in common? Inquiring Minds want to know! Plus, Buffalo Bills and The Gift of…
A Real Blizzard 2022
A Real Blizzard Updated - Reality Set in as the Days wore on. Update on Jessica's House - Read More about Blizzard 2022! #Blizzard #BlizzardElliot #BuffaloBills #RaisingJess #MerryChristmas…
The Inside Scoop about RV Life.
RV miles are like Dog years. “How many miles left,” I ask Mitch, "Only 80 miles " I reply “Is that 80 miles in my SUV or 80…
Connection
Did you ever have a moment when you felt a powerful Connection to something larger than what you can see? A breath of clarity?
The Surprising Revelations about Home, Holidays, and the Buffalo Bills.
It's Rosh Hashana, and we are in Bozeman, MT. I googled "Temple," expecting google to laugh and say, "your kidding, right?" Surprise Revelations!
Cross-Country Trip Planned for 45 Years from VW Bus to EKKO-But What Happens?
Trip Planned for 45 Years from VW Bus to EKKO RV-But What Happens? In 1977, Mitch bought a VW bus and so starts our story - Read on…
Covid Math Plus a Wedding
The wedding at our home is in 2 weeks. The family is coming into town. But who should arrive first? COVID! AGAIN!
Family Vacation: Can you say Wallenpaupack?
6 adults, and 3 kids under 6 together for 1 week in July. Read about a Wacky Week in "Can-you-say" Wallenpaupack!
How Would you Cope if Told Your Child has Severe Multiple Disabilities?
How Would you Cope if Told Your Child has Severe Multiple Disabilities? New podcast. An upbeat conversation about a family changed forever.
The Most Peculiar Thing We Received and Do
The Vet called to inform us that Danie, our dog, was doing well. He ended the call with a clue about the most peculiar thing I ever received.
What is so Super about Daniel, Our TLC (Tender Loving Canine)?
It took 2 years for Daniel's Tender Loving Canine (TLC) to emerge. But can he pass the test for Therapy Dog? Did he cheat on the exam?
The Room Where it Happened
We were finally together in Jessica's house to share a blessed event. This is the story of what we discovered in The Room Where it Happened.
Closer Than Ever to the City that Became Home- Buffalo
Closer Than Ever to the City that Became Home- Buffalo-Today the Buffalo News printed MY VIEW in their My View section of the Opinion Page
RV Life from an “Occasionally” Happy Camper
It appears I'm not the trooper Mitch wished I was-. My can-do attitude and packing skills need a bit of adjustment. Find out why...
MOM
Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms who get up each morning and make the world a better place for their children. Plus More...
Funny Replies – what YOU forgot!
What YOU forgot - Part 2 - Good to know that WE are not losing our minds or is EVERYONE losing their minds simultaneously? Vizsla Tale plus!
You Forgot What? Gus the Dog’s Tail (Tale)
It’s taken a year to write this. At first, Mitch and I didn’t want to tell anyone for fear we were losing our minds. “You forgot what?”
LOCAL COVERAGE – RAISING JESS SO Grateful!
CHECK OUT THE NEWEST ARTICLE ABOUT RAISING JESS – @AMHERSTBEE AND ALL 9 BEE NEWSPAPERS RAISING JESS
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