Well, today’s the big day! It’s the total eclipse of the sun! Almost . . . depending on where you live. Where I am in Minnesota we should get about an 80% eclipse when the shadow of the moon passes in front of the sun assuming, of course, there is some sun. Word on the…
My Everyday Life
I’m a European Shopper
Over the years, I’ve read a lot of articles on how to save money on your family food budget by having a meal plan in place, preparing a grocery list and only going to the store once a month. Articles like this . . . and this. And I’ve tried, really I have! I’ve made…
What I Learned Having a Stroke
Most of my friends, and I’m sure most of my mother’s friends, who read this blog probably already know that I had a mild stroke two weeks ago. I was putting on my makeup and when I looked into the mirror and smiled to add my blush I noticed that the left side of my…
Goodbye Summer
I’m having a hard time letting go of summer this year. It goes by so quickly, and I never feel like I’ve done everything I wanted to do. Or I haven’t done enough of it. When summer approaches I get excited about the potential it holds – lazy days sitting at the beach, riding bikes,…
44 Minutes
John and I spent Labor Day weekend “up north” at a friend’s cabin. It sits on one of Minnesota’s beautiful lakes and is out in the middle of nowhere. While I wouldn’t really enjoy living in such an isolated area, the relaxation I feel in the middle of such beauty is hard to beat. One…