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In a Rut – Let’s Shake Things Up

Stuck in a rut? Me too. We’re creatures of habit many times – going to the same places, doing the same things over and over again. It works well for the most part. We like places we return to, like to do the things we do but sometimes you’re just looking for something different. That’s [...]

Snowy Days and Snacks

We’re about to be buried under another foot of snow – yet again. Oh joy! Anyway, we did our classic go out to dinner and hit the store like most of those around us. First off – we needed to go out since we knew we’d be in the house for the next day or [...]

Time for a Change – Slender Model Too Fat?

What is wrong with society and the media? I just read a story about a model being fired due to her weight. She was 5’10 and 120 pounds…and overweight??? Filippa Hamiliton — the model who claims she was fired from Ralph Lauren for “being too fat” — During an appearance on “Today” yesterday, Hamilton said [...]

Changes in Shopping Habits

I jumped onto the online bandwagon more than 12 years ago. I held fast, and have been loving my internet for years. A strange thing happened a long the way. – I started booking vacations online, no more travel agent – I started researching and looking for reviews before buying things – I started buying [...]

Signs You’re Getting Old

You pay 2x as much for the large print version of a book…and you still use reading glasses to magnify thinking…ooh, this is nice – I can see and not get eye strain!

Pork Chops and Pierogies

What a combination, right? I grew up eating pierogies with kielbasa — and it’s a favorite of mine. I never thought of them with pork chops though! I was just out for dinner, and I saw this interesting combination on the menu…. A pork chop, pierogies and asparagus …of course I had to get it [...]

Kite Surfing Video

I found this kite surfing video for you to check out…the music is a little intense, so I’d turn your speaker volume down a little, especially if you’re at work! LOL Check out this awesome kite surfing video!

Kite Surfing is So Cool

Have you ever watched kite surfing? It’s amazing!!! We’re down the shore for a few days, and today is one of thoes windy, choppy ocean days. Rain and showers will be passing through on and off today. We’ve had great weather all week, so i really can’t complain.  We were sitting at the table doing [...]

Where’s the Integrity?

……"As far back as 2007, salmonella-laced products were shipped by a Georgia peanut company that knew the peanuts probably were tainted and sometimes after tests confirmed that contamination, inspection records show." What the hell is wrong with people? I don’t get crap like this…seriously. Knowing people could get sick, they still go for the big [...]

Free Fondue Fun Recipes

Looking for something fun to do on New Year’s Eve with the family? Why not enjoy a little Fondue Fun, and make some cheese fondue, so you can dip things like veggies, bread, steak or shrimp in it! These easy recipes are a snap to make, and more fun to eat.  You can get your [...]