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Acceptance

I met my author Doppelgänger. Her name is Cathy, and she moved me with her essay about Acceptance. I hope you will be moved too!

Our Most Bizarre Car Story

It’s coming up on our 42nd anniversary! We have gone through many cars, but one car stands out as our Most Bizarre Car Story. #RaisingJess

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!

Never Forget 1 5 9 3 6 0

Several weeks ago, I received a text about an unbelievable occurrence that happened to a friend. I think this is one you will Never Forget. #RaisingJess #VickiesViews

It was Dad’s first time flying without Mom. First time flying since the virus. Dad told me he felt like an old man. Happy 90 1/2 Birthday, Dad! Before I could say, “You’re not old!” Even though I sometimes feel old at 63, Dad went on to explain. As soon as he got on theContinue reading “Happy 90 1/2, Dad”

Raising Jess: A Story of Hope

4 years in the making, Raising Jess a Story of Hope is finally available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble . Thank you to everyone for all of the love, support, and encouragement. Especially my (late) mother, who told/nagged me to write a book

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!

Finding my Niche – Who Am I?

Why am I even thinking Niche? Because the blogging internet says- I need one. Who am I? Gee, I hope my Niche is not “complaining! Please read the blog for a smile and new details about my upcoming book: Raising Jess- A Story of Hope

Three Glorious Moments-at the Baseball Field

Starting In the 1990s – Husband Mitch was our son Alex’s Little League Coach. It is now 2021; read to see 3 Glorious Moments at the diamond.

No More Masks? I Have Four-Questions????

I think it will be harder to stop using the mask than it was to start!. Do you think there is a market for unused masks? Read No More Masks.

Three Generational Views of the New Normal

“Who are You?” This question comes from people I have known for thirty years! Read on for 3 Views of the New Normal from 3 Generations.

Taking the Risk to Tell A Funny Story

I wrote this blog, April 2020. Mitch said “Don’t post it!” I wanted to tell, what I thought, was a funny story. So, a year later here it is!

Why Did We say “Goodbye Truck Camper” and What’s Next?

Why We Said Goodbye Truck Camper and What’s Next?

Please do not take this personally, Truck Camper; It is not you; it’s me. Read on to find out why we are saying Goodbye and what’s next.

How Buffalo Vickie turned into Florida Vickie after Getting Vaccinated

I am ready to publicly reveal the changes when Buffalo Vickie turned into Florida Vickie after getting vaccinated. Read and share

Tell me the Good Stuff from the Past Twelve Months

I wanted to hear the Good Stuff. And so I asked. People responded. Read to see the valuable insights from the last 12-months of Covid.

Unbelievable Timing

I had an unbelievable experience today, and I attribute my luck to good timing and an overturned glass. Let me explain.

The Strength of Book Club Friendship

The Strength of Book Club Friendship-Read to find out why this group of women, mostly strangers to each other, would form such a tight bond.

Counting the Days of Covid Captivity

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Thank you Buffalo News for publishing my newest article 🙂 Counting the Days of Covid Captivity- Grab a Cuppa Coffee and you know the rest…

My Love/Hate Bond with our RoboVac

My RoboVac and I have a love/hate bond. She has told me she is tired and out of battery when I know she is fully charged! Click for more:

84 Days After Covid-19- My Long-Haul Symptom

It’s Day 84 since my Covid-19 diagnosis. Can you say Hypogeusia? I can, because it’s my Long-Haul Symptom. Grab some Coffee & Enjoy the read!

Recreational Texting and My First Text Epiphany

The husband says, that I am in text mode too often. What else is there to do during a Pandemic? Read to hear why Texting is high on the list

My Grandma Was an Air-Raid Warden!

Grandma was an Air-Raid Warden sounds like a great country song or perhaps a song from the ’70s. In fact, this is the story of our Grandma Sayde, my dad’s mother. My tale is not a story of war; I will leave that to historical blog writers. Instead, read on for two cute anecdotes from theContinue reading “My Grandma Was an Air-Raid Warden!”

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