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.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
Counting the Days of Covid Captivity
Thank you Buffalo News for publishing my newest article 🙂 Counting the Days of Covid Captivity- Grab a Cuppa Coffee and you know the rest...
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/
What the Exit Interview with our Son and Daughter Revealed
So, how did we do? Why not conduct an exit interview when your adult offspring move out of the house. The intention is not for us to do…
Camper Envy Continued: The Answer to That Burning Camping Question
I am from Long Island, and camping was never in my vernacular. If there was ONE big reason why I didn’t want to join my husband Mitch on…
Camper Envy and Size Matters
II was in the camping world for less than ten hours and already had camper envy! Read on for a humorous take on day 1 of truck camping!
What My Mother Knew That Took Me 20 Years to Find Out
My Mom was a big fan of my writing and said, “you should write a book. But I was too busy to write a book. I had a…
Should We Do It? 6 Reasons to Try a Camper
6 Reasons to buy a camper! Mitch and I unknowingly were trendsetters before COVID-19. We bought a pop-up camper back in January prior to the Pandameic. POST-COVID- or…
3 Greatest Moments of Day 160: Jess Chimes in with her Scales
It has been 160 days since normalcy. We worry if Jess is losing skills while she is distancing at home. Still, we experienced 3 Great Moments.
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