Coming back to work after a holiday you never know what to expect. This Christmas was no different. It was my turn to come into the office early that morning, so I was the only[…]

Back by popular demand!Many people have asked for a list of books that I read in 2012 so here you are! JANUARY 2012 – MARCH 2012 #1. 1105 Yakima Street – Debbie Macomber #2. The[…]

Every girl growing up daydreams one time or another of becoming the next Miss America. I myself would dress up in my most evening-gown-looking-dress and sing, “Here she is Miss America,” while walking down my[…]

Spam. And I’m not talking about the mystery meat that comes in the iconic blue and yellow can. I’m talking about those unwanted and very annoying emails that come from unknown sources and at all[…]

Music has always been a huge part of my life. A few of my first introductions to music was from lullabies, Sesame Street, and School House Rock, with a little bit of Willie Nelson and[…]

Back by popular demand! Many people have asked for a list of books that I read in 2011 so here you are! JANUARY – MARCH 2011 #1. Mockingjay – Suzanne Collins #2. Maid To Match[…]

With the start of the holiday marathon – what most people think of them as Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s – also comes that unofficial sport of pie eating. Like many people I[…]

Last weekend, I got a much-needed education on what are the must-have fads for an 8-year-old. My niece, Kate, schooled me in the ways of the newest fad. Would you believe the latest fad that[…]

If you are like me, your life doesn’t really begin until after your first cup of coffee, or if there is, you’re not fully awake to be aware of it. Like many people, I depend[…]

I have dreams of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radishes, lettuce and green peppers that I have grown all by myself. There is a just one teeny weeny problem: I haven’t met a plant that hasn’t[…]

“What kind of town do you guys live in?” Both Jason and I heard this phrase a few times from friends and family. DeForest might be the unofficial home of giant fiberglass animals. Even Windsor[…]

The moment you get on the topic of shoes, men and women are not on the same page. Men just don’t understand the all-consuming love-affair obsession that many women have. Men can get away with[…]