Why Do We Celebrate Independence Day? Perhaps you’ve been asked what’s the reason for celebrating Independence Day or the 4th of July. I’m sure most of us say, “That’s the day we received our freedom from English rule,” or something along those lines. It’s true that our nation declared its freedom on July 4, 1776, […]
I never felt I was any different from other people throughout my life. I went through marriage, having children. Then I served four years in the Women’s Army Corps, and after my discharge I worked at various jobs, including writing for a newspaper and writing publicity for local companies. When I was diagnosed with emphysema/COPD […]
Easy Banana Muffins A Breakfast Treat That Can’t Be Beat! You know all those beautiful bananas you buy and bring home? You know how perfect they look the first and maybe the second day, and before you can eat them, they’re beginning to show their age and ripen a bit too much for eating out […]
Photo Credit Light But Satisfying Soup Want a light, but satisfying meal? This Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is all of that and more. I make this frequently for my family during cool weather. It’s just hearty enough to fill you and yet light enough to keep you from feeling stuffed. The soup begins with chicken […]
Why Am I Here? This is a truth-telling post, so beware. It may make you uncomfortable. You may stop reading at a certain point and get out of the story. You may not agree with what I say, or you may agree, either way, it’s my feeling at this stage of my life. Have you […]
Dress Your Dog For St. Patrick’s Day Photo Credit Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? If you’re celebrating, why shouldn’t your dog celebrate too? Whether it’s a good warm coat when the March winds blow, or only an accessory like a bandanna, get in the mood and dress your dog for St. Patrick’s Day. There are green […]
All photos courtesy of Judy Schweitzer from our family album, unless otherwise indicated. North! To Alaska! Alaska, the fabled land of brawling heroes, evil villains, gold miners and mysteries. Novelists have written about it, it’s been set to music, and we still find ourselves fascinated with its history today. In 2002, my dream cruise vacation […]
How I Met George Burns Meeting George Burns; A Great Memory In the 1980s I met Movie Star, TV Star, Entertainer, Comedian and All-Around Legend George Burns at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He was signing his book, “Gracie: A Love Story,” and as the Assistant to the Entertainment Director of the Las Vegas SUN, […]
Photo Credit Giraffes Are Gorgeous Animals But They Need Our Help Giraffes need our help. Their numbers in the wild are decreasing throughout the world each year. African Giraffes alone, are already listed as an endangered species because their habitat is being encroached upon by civilization cutting down trees to clear the land. Come with […]
Photo Credit Oh, The Wonders To Be Seen! Up In The Air on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is a special day for lovers, who often give each other gifts to signify their love. But what if you had an opportunity to give a unique gift, one that was more than a box of chocolates […]
