I have had a few people suggest I write a book. I’ll admit I have often considered it myself. I’m a great admirer of the printed word and the permanence of it intrigues me. I figure the few that have suggested this are just… Continue reading

Saw the president on television on his Hawaiian vacation. He was walking along with his family wearing jeans and tee shirt. Yup, jeans and a tee shirt ! A real presidential appearance. So this is what the office of President of the… Continue reading

I have tried to avoid this subject during the holiday but can no longer keep my fingers still. It is concerning that soldier on trial for leaking  military secrets.Once again I find myself in amazement. He is guilty of this… Continue reading

I was pleased to receive a percolator style coffee pot for Christmas. This is an item I have wanted for some time but wasn’t willing to pay the price for. To me it is a luxury item as I have a perfectly… Continue reading

Time to start packing away the memories of Christmas past. I’ll be adding a few items to the collection and throwing others away.With each passing year the collection does get culled somewhat. I think I may be the opposite of… Continue reading

I’m up and anxious to get going. It has been decided that while the kids are in church Grandma and I will bring our gifts over to their house. This is the usual thing we do, but this is the… Continue reading

I’ve got those last minute preparations to complete. Just a few more trips to the store and I’ll be ready. Checking my, countdown to Christmas, Hallmark ornament I see I have seventeen hours forty two minutes and thirty five seconds to go… Continue reading

It was almost Christmas. The snow was on the ground and the air was crisp and cold. The boy thought a Christmas tree in his bedroom would be a great idea. It was a large bedroom shared with his two… Continue reading

Had another one of those random thoughts. This one involved some comfort food. I haven’t had any of this particular treat in a long while and was wondering if it was still available. I could only remember they were called… Continue reading

Tomorrow is winter ! That’s official. The temperature here in Greensboro is unseasonably warm,in the fifties. Christmas is only four days away and no chance for snow. Looking like Santa will have to use those bogie wheels on the runners… Continue reading