The Bumpy Ride

I am a very grateful lady! I give thanks many times a day, for the love, health, friendship and comfort in my life; for I know what it...

12 years ago today, 9/11 became a day that Americans will never and should never forget; however, for me this date has had significance fo...

As the "43" series and my 43rd year are soon coming to an end, I'm reaching all kinds of milestones.  For instance, tonight...

Hip Hip Hooray! My air has been repaired and life as we know it, is getting back to normal. What a big (yes) HUGE difference a day makes. Wi...

Most people seem to have vivid memories of family vacations and holidays; but I also want to remember and rejoice in the importance of the e...

While we were eating dinner, and watching "America's Next Great Restaurant," our show was interrupted by a newscaster who said...

Today was unusually, cold and rainy in Phoenix.  It was 52 degrees according to the Wii, and the kids and I decided that it was a stay in PJ...

Today I received a most unexpected phone call; and it gave me a VERY big smile.  My old friend, Rachel S; called me from New York and withou...

I learned all too young; that life is short. And truth be told; even if you lived to be 100; I don't know that you'd ever believe th...

This past Thanksgiving, I wanted to post something in my Facebook status, that was a little more profound than a mere "Happy Thanksgivi...

In yesterday's post, " Forty Three Reasons That I Am THANKFUL ;" I wrote " Thanksgiving is my very, FAVORITE holiday. It...

Thanksgiving is my very, FAVORITE holiday.  It always has been, and if you tune in again tomorrow; I promise that you'll find out one of...

This has been a friend filled weekend and that delights me no end. On Friday night, Michelle M and I got together with our kids. We had an ...

My Beautiful, friend Dawn celebrated her birthday this past Wednesday when she was in Las Vegas; and because she is so beloved, she was the ...

I'd say "Guess where I am," but I think it's farely safe to say that you've already figured that out.  The BIG news ab...

I strongly believe that sometimes the universe just gives you what you need.  My friend Mari and her family had been in California for the s...

Sunday is typically errand day for me. I balance my check book, go to a super market or two and do whatever else needs to be done. As Nicky...