Musings of an adventurous empty nest mom on everything under the sun.
I am going to sound like such an old fuss bucket, but, remember when Ebay was..well..EBAY?! When it was FUN? When it was EASY? When it was...well..CHEAP?! When Ebay first launched it was the Internets very own garage sale site. Just folks in their pajamas like me, cleaning out their closets & garages to sell... Continue Reading →
The boyfriend brought his new high quality camera for the day, not only ensuring better photos, but also that he would not be in any 🙂 After lunch there was a rousing round of Payday played between my mom, SportsBoy and I. No film evidence though since our intrepid photographer had slipped upstairs for a... Continue Reading →
..and all through the house, not a creature was stirring....not even a mouse. (Heh, as if a mouse could get in here with a hunter cat like that on patrol!)
My favorite view of tree. I love the way the tree lights reflect on the floors & side door, that some of the outside lights are visible through the window to the backyard, and that Chip is resting on one of the kitty mats. Wishing you and your families a peaceful, relaxed Christmas weekend filled... Continue Reading →
Today is my first day of winter break - my company generously closes from today through 1/3 - so I am catching up on, well, everything! Two days to get ready for Christmas - no problemo right?! Meanwhile the last 5 days were dominated here in So Cal by an enormous (for us) amount of... Continue Reading →
Now, you do have to be willing to deal with lots of curse words & (unintentional) sexual innuendo BUT...Oh Mah Gawd...if you don't cry laughing there is seriously something wrong 🙂 Even if you are in the worst possible mood I know you will love this site. Just read a page and you will be... Continue Reading →
Back left = Ricotta Cheese cookies with frosting & sprinkles Front = Ricotta Cheese Cookies with sprinkles only Back Center = Chocolate Sugar Cookies with sprinkles Back right = Grape Jello Spritz cookies with sprinkles There you have my weekend 🙂 Chocolate cookies done Saturday and the rest Sunday. RECIPES: Chocolate Sugar Cookies Courtesy of... Continue Reading →
Ice covered lighthouse from the winter storms this week on the eastern part of the country. I love the look of winter, but not the cold part! I admit to being exceptionally thin skinned in that regard. From afar however - gorgeous! The Boy is currently at home fighting a winter cold. Rain is due... Continue Reading →
You might have seen Adam sing Change is Gonna Come on American Idol. But casual fans probably don't know that he first sang that song exactly 6 years ago. On 12/15/04 he made his debut solo performance for the Zodiac show at the Music Box in LA and blew people's minds with his makeup and... Continue Reading →
'Tis the season...yeah, for Christmas songs, lights & baking....but also for...ACHOO!! Winter flu and colds. Now, generally this time of year is about being TOGETHER. About SHARING and GIVING. But, um....not THAT PLEASE! If you feel feverish and chills - STAY HOME! There is no amount of last minute anything that needs to be done... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 