Most folks start their day off with a nice cup of coffee or tea.

My day started off with startling news and alerts in my in box:

Let's just say, I was hoping for some good news from family or friends, some activity on my latest OS posting...heck I'd have settled… Read full post »

This is the story of how we found our dog.  More than that, it is the story of how "Nick" found us.

"Nick" was 17 months when we adopted him from the Corgi breeder in Pacifica, California.  That was July 4th weekend, 1998.

After my eldest daughter recommended we get… Read full post »

There are just some days these particular memories flood back before me in rapid succession.

The school janitor

It was 6th grade, after school in the playground.  A friend came running up to me, excited and wanting me to come see what the other girls had seen.  It seemed weird to… Read full post »

 While growing up, I loved to watch my dad cooking in the kitchen.  He had a passion for turning the ordinary into extraordinary.  Whether simple or more involved, dad's meals were always a welcome treat around our house.  Everything he cooked had his special signature fla… Read full post »

Effective March 1st, our medical insurance was changed by my husband's employer to a new company, a cheaper version of insurance coverage and one which will require us to fill our prescriptions only by Target, Walmart or Costco.  Otherwise, this new company will not… Read full post »

My Mom's best recipe: IRISH LASAGNA

Tonight I read some posts and comments about mothers, memories, moments with mothers that left deep scars or the deepest fondness.

This prompted me to think of my mom, Rosemary, or Rosie as her friends called her.  She was the youngest of 6 child… Read full post »

My first job was right here at Archer Kent Drug Store, in Greenwich, Connecticut when I was 15 years old.

I am on the left with my store manager, far right and assistant store manager, middle.  (he was an ass)

The store manager, Vicki, was very full of herself, stuck… Read full post »

With all the recent outbreaks of devastating fires in Southern California again, I am reminded of the worst fire to ever hit Lake Tahoe, California in June of 07 and my experiences with evacuation while caring for my then 4 month old grandson, my dog and my rabbit in tow.

    &nbs… Read full post »

I trained in Kansas City, MO., in May of 69...ah, what a year that was! My international training continued in June in NYC until I began flying all over Europe,&n… Read full post »