My father recently said to me, “You find the most wonderful cards. “ Though a man of few words himself, he really appreciates a well written message with an appropriate backdrop. Following such a compliment was the pressure of finding yet another fitting Father’s Day card to be soon followed by a birthday card for my Dad.

It has kept me browsing and reading and opening and putting back card after card after card. The first goal is to find the Father’s Day card since the racks are... More about: Under Pressure: Finding the Perfect Father's Day Card

I finally understand the enormity of being Mom. Yes, it’s taken me a long long time and I often wonder if any of you have had a similar experience ‘coming to.’ I’m sure for those who have kids of their own, somewhere in the life of being a parent one realizes how difficult and unrewarding the Mom job can be. There are many rewards to savor of course but we all know those minuses often weigh us down for far greater lengths of time.

My Mom had five kids, well six though sadly one died and... More about: Love on the Shower Floor

Once again spring is arriving. Very soon, all the kids will be out for opening day at the ballpark and though there is a chill in the air I think winter is just about over. Gail will certainly welcome spring to her Hedgesville home with a flourish of vibrant yellow. A few years ago, she planted over 16,000 daffodils in her yard and every March she patiently awaits their arrival. WOW – did I really mean to write 16,000? Yes. The number is hard to believe of course though looking at the hillside... More about: The Hills Will Soon Be Alive with Color

“SWEET – a suite for me and my family. They have their bed. I have mine.” Or so I think our mixed breed mutt Elliott thinks during his stay in our pop – up camper. I assume it is like one large crate to him. As I attempt to figure life out from a dog’s point of view, camping in a pop – up is close to Nirvana. A place to stretch out, feel the breeze blowing thru, sleep with the sound of outdoors and the comforts of indoors – ah, can you say “SWEET DREAMS.” And after a long morning walk, sleep is... More about: Can I Go? Can I? I CAN?