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
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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!
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 Views.
In My Shoes
I hate to fly. But Sometimes you must down the alcohol- I need to pregame my drinks- and enter the aircraft right foot first. I was headed to the In My Shoes event!
Meet KanVan -Rolling with the Rubin’s
The day we received our truck camper, I wrote a blog called Camper Envy and Size Matters. We were owners for less than one day, and already I was lusting for the RV -TV, bathroom, and shower. The truck camper introduced us to this way of life for less than one year, four exciting trips. We (more […]
Can I Interest You in Some WATER?
Drinking WATER is a full-time job. It’s hard to keep up with the recommended daily intake! But, water, you had me at improved brain function!
ALONE
Mitch and I watch ALONE, together. Yes, that is a confusing sentence. What does it mean? Read on for the answer to the burning question!
Dear Noa, A Nana Lesson about Special Needs and Love
Dear Noa, Aunty Jess is different from others you have met. We hope you will see the Jess we cherish and find all that you and she have in common. Read on to learn about the beautiful aunt/niece bond.
My Award-Winning Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Award Winning Chili Recipe – I’m a vegetarian and entered the contest, What’s the worst that can happen? read on for story and recipe!
Attending Buffalo Bills Game During the Pandemic
Attending Buffalo Bills Game During the Pandemic-As a lifelong Bills fan- no plague, no Great Lake wind, can stop childhood dreams! Read on:
My Positive Covid-19 Diagnosis
Well, it was bound to happen. Last week I wrote about Mitch’s diagnosis. Four days later I would receive my positive Covid-19 Diagnosis.
How a Unique Toast to Mom Helped Us Continue a Family Tradition
How a Unique Toast to Mom Helped Us Begin to Heal
Guess Who we Met? A Poem about Travel and Dogs
Our current spot is on the beach, docked on the land~ When we came upon a family, three dogs in their hand!
RN Shares HERSTORY about Getting Covid-19 and Lessons Learned
We are on day 271 since the first reported case of Covid-19 in the US. Becky, a Registered Nurse, shares her story and lessons learned after contracting Covid-19.
Attending a Party During Covid: Confession from the Outsider
We have not been to many parties or gatherings since March 2020. Do we go? Confession from the Outsider about Attending a Party During Covid
What I Discovered After 7-Months of Hypocritical Covid-19 Rules
Does Everyone have their own Covid-19 Rules? 7-months gives me time to reflect on our the new normal rules. https://vickierubin.com/blog/