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Our Amish Story-One Hoof at a Time
The cell phone rings, and my husband, Mitch, answers. “Hi, it’s Jacob.” “Hey, Jacob, what's up?” Mitch replies. This is not just any friend; this is a call…
My View in Buffalo News: Positives and Negatives of Smartphones are Tough to Sort Out.
My View in Buffalo News today: Do you remember phone numbers, paper maps, or life before Siri? 📞🗺️ Our cell phones have become our “external hard drive,” but…
That Mah Jongg Lady From Long Island
Somewhere between Mah Jongg tiles and a tiny library in the Florida Keys, I met a woman who shared more than my love of Mah Jongg. What happened…
Home My Tara
As seen in Buffalo News - My View - My husband Mitch refers to my childhood home as “Tara,” the glorious homestead featured in the movie Gone with…
Bat Sh!+ Bedlam
Mitch and I were watching The Gilded Age. As usual, I was half-asleep on the couch when I saw something flying. “Is that a bird?” I asked.…
Buffalo News My View: Meals on Wheels – More Than Food
If You Do Not Have a Subscription to the Buffalo News, the Story is Copied Below: The Meals on Wheels volunteer knocks on the door; there’s no answer.…
Tow Tow Tow our Boat
I am not a boater—there, I said it. On the other hand, my husband Mitch loves fishing on his rented boat. I have a 2-3 hour ADD attention…
Write, Delete, Repeat: The Blogger’s Block and Navigating Views
Blogger’s block: the struggle is real. Symptoms include excessive deleting, obsessive view-count checking, and questioning life choices. Write Delete Repeat!" #writersBlock #BloggersBlock #Communication #RareDisease #Creativity #RaisingJess
From Typing to Spectacles to Screens: Dad’s Cute 1st Guest Blog at 94
My Dad, Monroe, was born in 1930. Today, at age 94, he is sharing his first blog. Well, technically, he didn’t call it a blog—he just sent our…
Vegetarian Chili for the CHILLY Weather
It's a teeth-chattering degrees outside, and you know what that means? Time to grab my actual, no-joke, award-winning Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Bet You Never Saw One of These
Years ago, Mitch brought home an Amish contraption that I immediately schemed to throw out. Bet you have never seen this household hack!
I Hired a Tomato Plant Hitman
From falling for 2-cute tomato plants in a big box store to hiring a Tomato Plant Hitman —discover the juicy tale behind the Toms!
Remembering Covid Rosh Hashana at a Drive-in Theater
This Jewish New Year I am grateful we are together. I am Re-posting a blog from 2020. Celebrating Rosh Hashana at a Drive-In Theater. WOW!
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…
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?”
Another Skier in the Family
After 49 Years of skiing , I discovered, the connection of skiing and family. And now there is another skier in our family! Well, kind of!
Hoarders of Memories
This is a story of keeping our beloved things. I believe that we are not collectors of junk but rather Hoarders of Memories.
Courage: Aunt Carol’s Story
received the news that Aunt Carol died peacefully last week. This is her inspiring story of courage, triumph, and transformation.
Nursing Jess & A Heart-to-Heart-
Trying to nurse an infant with disabilities, the need-want to naturally nourish my firstborn child. My first step towards advocacy.
A Year Later- Covid, Covid Everywhere- A POSITIVE Story
This is A POSITIVE Story. It’s A Year Later, and Covid is still rampant in our family. Because Having Covid only Once is for Amateurs!
From Autism to Rare Disease: One Family’s Journey to an Unexpected Diagnosis
He had just turned two when he was diagnosed with autism. But then the unexpected discovery led to the full story.
RV Arrogance-Part 2- (Wo)Man Makes Travel Plans…
When Mitch and I met, we talked about traveling across the country. This trip was conceived over 42 years ago. (Wo)man Makes Plans...
RV Arrogance
There is a level of RV Arrogance in our KanVan RV. I have driven 4 hrs. out of 20+ hrs. . Not enough to get KanVan accreditation! Funny…
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