I needed some undereye concealer to cover some dark circles I’ve had since 1987 when I delivered my firstborn. I headed off to Macy’s repeatedly telling myself, “Do not go crazy at the make-up counter.  Do not go crazy at the make-up counter.” As if to sabotage me from the minute I walk in the … Read more

My friend, Nancy, and I have a little resale business going. The direction we’re going is somewhat in flux but we’ve had a couple of successful sales, love repurposing ugly stuff and making some money along the way. We’re always on the hunt for inventory and gravitate to the same kind of things with the … Read more

Like most of the country, we’re in the midst of a doozy of a snowstorm causing the local forecasters to be on the verge of a weather orgasm. They’re so excited they’re practically breathless giving the details. Off camera they must have to take periodic hits on an oxygen tank enabling them to confidently go … Read more

I am in love with Target as it never fails to know what I need want even when I don’t. New designer for a limited time? Check. Polka dot drinking glasses in four different colors? Check. Dog food? Check. Clearance end caps marked @ 75% off? Double check. The weather forecasters have been freaking out … Read more

In my rundown of reality (wink, wink, wink) shows that I watch, I forgot Tabatha’s Takeover. Love her, love that she kicks some business ass, and love that she’s so brutally honest I start picking up my house during the commercials for fear she can see the mess through the t.v. Who found this woman … Read more

I can’t help but watch these shows.  God help me if there’s a marathon because I don’t get a damn thing done.  It’s like watching a wreck in slow motion and knowing you should alert the authorities but not being able to peel your eyes away from the impending doom.  I don’t admit this to … Read more

Last week our family attended the funeral of my cousin’s wife, Carol.  Carol died of breast cancer at the age of 66.  To say she will be missed is an understatement.  At every significant event for our family she has been there with her movie star smile and great laugh. Over the last two years … Read more

When my kids were little and they’d bounce a ball off their brother’s head or shove their sister out of their way, I’d make them apologize.  Often they’d try to get away with offering up a lame “sorry” without an inkling of remorse so I’d make them do it over and over until I thought … Read more

Upon the one year anniversary of a job I was recently employed at, the owner gave me a gift.  Enclosed in the card was this: Now if ever there was a sign that your services aren’t all that appreciated then this is it.  I sort of thought a raise would be an appropriate anniversary gift … Read more

I have thought about starting a blog for more years than is mentally healthy.   There have been a few events in the last year that have pushed me into actually doing it.  This is the first event: I was working in a clothing store and met a woman named Barbara.  We had the same crazy, curly … Read more