Russell Wilson, the Quarterback for my husband’s (and mine by marriage) beloved Seattle Seahawks, has gotten pretty banged up in the first few games of this season. As you can see in the photo above, everyone seems to be gunning for him. This week the Seahawks have a bye, so…

On this day in 1992, Barack and Michelle Obama were married. On January 20, 2009 they became President and First Lady of the United States of America. On this day in 1992, my husband and I were married. On January 20, 2009, I don’t know for sure because it’s not…

I made us my specialty for dinner tonight: Pennsylvania Dutch chicken pot pie. It’s like a stew with chicken, carrots, potatoes and bot boi noodles in a flavorful broth. I haven’t made it since the weather was cooler in the spring as the kitchen can get really hot and it’s…

. . . You’re Probably Doing This

I saw this line from a poem in the book I was reading and googled it to find its origin. It’s from a poem titled, “Lilacs In September” by Katha Pollitt. Here is what stopped me in my tracks: What will unleash itself in you when your storm comes? I…

If I had a dollar for every time I reached down to pick something off the floor only to find that it’s a sun spot and not an actual thing, I would have an average of $3/week to go along with my strong legs and abs from all the bending….

I have always had an exceptional sense of smell and I do believe it has become even stronger since my vision left the building. There is debate – no, not THAT debate – as to whether or not that is really a thing, but it seems to be the case, well, in…

With one move of the second hand Summer is now fall Why is it that pumpkins Look just like basketballs?

I had thought about blogging about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s split but was afraid of being too predictable and maybe a little vulturesque, circling and picking at the remains of a family. After all, there are children involved, a half-dozen in fact. It would be in poor taste to…