My husband shocked me Sunday afternoon when, while eating Blizzards at a DQ near Lake Barkley, he suggested in all seriousness that we sell our house and go back to RVing full-time, something we did for a few years starting … Continue reading
At the risk of being compared to a bulldog that just won’t release something until its owner commands, I find myself continuing to research various aspects of social media even after not only “breaking up” with Facebook six weeks ago … Continue reading
I have always considered the phrase, “for all intents and purposes,” unnecessary, much like the phrase, “that being said.” Being one to pretty much call ’em like I see ’em, I’ve never quite understood why some people can’t just get … Continue reading
Some birthdays, like 16, 21, and the decade birthdays mark significant events in one’s life. Being able to drive, drink alcohol and vote legally are usually anticipated eagerly, while 30, 40, 50 and beyond are seen by most as benchmarks. … Continue reading
At my daughter’s urging, I joined Facebook a few years ago. As I recall, I really didn’t want to at first; I figured my friends already knew how to reach me if they had something to tell me. But despite … Continue reading
The “gypsy” part of this website’s name was supposed to imply that I’d pretty much seen and done a lot. Not everything, but a lot. After the past few days, however, I’m beginning to wonder. Ever since last Friday, I’ve … Continue reading
I just had dinner with a friend who is moving back to North Carolina after living in Hoptown for three years. She is overwhelmed at the thought of having to downsize enough and fast enough to impact the weight of … Continue reading
As far back as I can remember, incorrect grammar usage and pronunciation massacres have been primary pet peeves of mine. While I have never gone so far as to correct an offender publicly, I do admit to sometimes silently wondering … Continue reading
My granddaughter, Maeby is five years old, and already she regularly practices a habit that will take her far in life, a habit that will set her apart from her peers: she writes “thank you” notes. She writes them for … Continue reading
The few counseling courses I took in graduate school oh-so-long ago have served me well over the years. I sometimes compare being a writing tutor to being a bartender without the alcohol, and yesterday was one of those days. One … Continue reading