Today I watched an old Christmas video of Elton John's regression through his life and career, back to his childhood and his first piano. I don't know if that was truly how he rolled into the greatness he is today, but I'd like to think so, and I want to give a nod to my... Continue Reading →
Stuck in a Loop – An Insurance Billing Nightmare
I went to the lab for annual blood work last year and the billing/insurance payment is still not resolved. The doctor's office coded the bill incorrectly, the billing department submitted it to the insurance, who, based upon the submitted billing codes, refused to pay it. I got involved in this mess in February because there... Continue Reading →
Using Our Screened-In Patio in the Winter
Our patio is one of my favorite places to hang out. It faces south and is surrounded on three sides by our home. One of the first renovations we did when we moved in, was to screen it in so we could use it, fairly bug-free. I do a lot of my writing out there... Continue Reading →
Black Friday and Other Such Nonsense
I have a grocery and Christmas list, but today is not the day for me to venture out on a shopping expedition. I guess the retailers aren't targeting me when they say, "You can save 50% if you buy it today," because my response is, "I can save 100% if I don't!" I'm not in... Continue Reading →
Turkey Day Eve
I'm in a reflective mood today as I reminisce about Thanksgivings' past. Tomorrow it will be Hubbin and me preparing our dinner side-by-side, sharing the load and the meal. Our kids and the grands live far away, as do the friends we left behind in Nevada when we moved, so there will be no extra... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving Traditions
My thoughts are flooded with childhood tradition memories this time of year, and growing up, there were so many. Finding the largest turkey that money could buy. Me wondering if it would even fit in the oven! The detested whole cranberry sauce that managed to make it to our table one year (the jellied cranberry... Continue Reading →
Watching It Rain
Because I love watching the rain, it is difficult for me to get focused on tasks today. Rain is coming down and all I want to do is get my coffee cup and head out to the patio to watch it and ponder life. The people in the know say it is going to be... Continue Reading →
Becoming a Minimalist
Ever see the 1986 David Bowie film, "Labyrinth"? There's a scene in the movie where the Junk Lady is gathering and bringing Sarah's favorite toys to her, sticking them to her body, and piling them up high. As the woman continues to bring Sarah's favorite toys and memories to her, Sarah picks up the book... Continue Reading →
Creating a Story Time
My family and friends think I should create a story time. Ever get the fear of the unknown? I'm there today. The "What if's" are upon me, and the old voices of Negativity Past are sounding off. I've been published a few times now, but I still hear a teacher from seventh grade, in my... Continue Reading →
Remembering the First of Lasts
My photo frame cycles through photos I've put on it for years, and today I'm thinking I need to delete some of the photos. One that popped up this morning was of eldest Gambaby, decorating the Christmas tree that he and his father put up. I got to photograph them as they decorated it, not... Continue Reading →
