There are four school age boys romping on the slip n slide as I write. They are squealing and laughing and frolicking in a pure embodiment of summer glee. There are no electronic gadgets, no batteries, no gizmos. These boys, two of whom are mine and two whom I love as family, are … [Read more...] about I love Independence Day.
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Citrus Granita – 5:00 Fridays
I have a tasty treat to cool you off this weekend. It just occurred to me that if the "t" and the "n" were closer together on the keyboard I could easily mistype and make you think I have a nasty treat. Thanks to whomever invented the qwerty keyboard. And can someone please tell … [Read more...] about Citrus Granita – 5:00 Fridays
Bathing Suit Shopping is a Bummer
Bathing suit shopping is a summer ritual I can live without. I really don't need to hear the evil stepmother's cackle when I look into a dressing room mirror. The lighting is painful enough, and the whole experience shatters my self esteem. Few women leave the dressing room with … [Read more...] about Bathing Suit Shopping is a Bummer