Throwaway People
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 […]
Lemon Chicken Rice Soup
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 […]
Dress Your Dog For St. Patrick’...
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 […]
My Dream Alaska Cruise Vacation
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
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, […]
Giraffes
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 […]
Celebrate Bubble Gum Day
Photo Credit Celebrate Bubble Gum Day Happy Bubble Gum Day…yes, it really is a celebration in February Bubble gum…remember all those times when you were a kid and you chewed wads of bubble gum and tried to blow the biggest bubble of all? Oh, and remember all those times when Mom yelled at you for […]