I’ve said it many times. My parents were classy hoarders. What is a classy hoarder? Not sure there is a good definition but you would never guess they were hoarders at all when you stopped by their house. It was neat, clean and well appointed and definitely had a lot of stuff in it but […]
Life Update..Cranky Refrigerators and Homemade Hockey Pucks
June 15, 2026 by
This spring our toddler refrigerator ( 3 years old) decided to throw the ultimate in fits and shut down completely after making some rather distinctive noises at 11 o’clock at night. Unlike real toddler tantrums this one lasted 6 weeks. I wish I was kidding. Of course it shut down at 11pm. Perfect timing! We […]
These Seven Words…
April 1, 2026 by
I had another post planned that was funny and irreverent but perhaps next week… We have a friend who is just pure joy. She always has a smile on her face and exudes happiness. The last couple of years have brought some health issues that limited her diet but she just made the best of […]
The Picture Behind a Picture and the Story Behind the Person
February 11, 2026 by
I have been told everyone has a story. I believe that. I also believe that in most homes there are several photos behind the current one in the same frame. It is the oldest Mom hack in the world to save time, money and space. Occasionally I was surprised by what I found behind my […]
His words mattered
November 4, 2025 by
His words mattered to my 14 year old gawky adolescent self. I knew they weren’t exactly true but coming from him I knew it was more about the essence of who I was and still am as a person. I spent alot of time with my grandparents at their farm in Michigan. Most summers in […]
I saved a ticket
September 30, 2025 by
I am sentimental to my core. Could it be genetic to want to keep anything and everything that means something to me, gives me joy and reminds me of a special memory? Maybe. Let’s be clear, I am not hoarder..seriously I am not. I did however grow up with parents who remember the scarcity of […]
Sometimes you let your heart lead the way
September 15, 2025 by
I was sitting out on the little deck off my office enjoying the sunshine and also trying to stay awake. For whatever reason I was drowsy. Our neighbor was out walking his dog and I realized I hadn’t seen his wife in awhile. They are a lovely couple, around 80 yrs old who are just […]
Discovering Memories Amidst a Mess
June 17, 2025 by
What was once an arduous task has become a treasure hunt of the best kind. I’m talking about cleaning out my parents house. The one they lived in for 50 years and it was stuffed with so many items. While I wouldn’t wish this task on anyone, we got it done ( I still marvel […]
Decorating in Style and Love with “Old Attic and Early Relative”
February 25, 2025 by
My parents had the same kitchen table for the better part of 62 years, maybe longer. It was not bought at a fancy furniture store. It was discovered in my grandparents garage underneath some old paint cans. Paul and I often joke that our first house, which was actually Navy base housing in Corpus Christi, […]
All this time and I never made the connection! Or did I?
November 19, 2024 by
I was recently scrolling through social media as one does and ran across a random video. For whatever reason I started watching it. It was a gentleman I sort of recognized but I’m still not sure who he is and he was answering questions from a group of young adults. He had trouble answering the […]