I remember when flowers were the perfect anniversary gift. I love flowers but I'm not disappointed that I didn't get them this year. It seems NY and I are caught up in the world of high-tech. A few weeks back our grandson Austin was riding in the backseat of the car. With his MP3 player plugged into his ears he was loudly telling us about each song as he listened. Of course it didn't take him ... continue reading...
September 11, 2001
(Me, Todd and a forever changed skyline.) Do you remember where you were when you heard about the 9-11-01 attack? NY's brother Gary phoned and told us to turn on the TV. When Gary said an American Airlines plane had hit the tower in NYC many things went through my head including "how could a plane possibly hit the traffic control tower". I never could have dreamed the "tower" was one of the ... continue reading...
Who’s that Girl?
Hanauma Bay, Hawaii - Me and Diane - October 1975 Dieting. Isn't that a taboo word that we never admit to doing. As a teenager who was out to please mom and the boyfriend, I tried many ways to stay thin. The boyfriend could tell if I weighed 93 lbs or 97 lbs. He called them elephant ears. What they really were was happy thighs. There weren't names for eating disorders in ... continue reading...
Socks and Tile Don’t Mix
Brian and The Princess at Timpanogas Caves, July 2006 Yesterday afternoon was a typical "Crazy Mom" experience with my son Brian. I was in the office on the computer and NY was running an errand. When I heard the kitchen/garage door handle rattling I thought it was NY trying to get in with his hands full so I jumped up and ran. I was only a few steps out the office door when I decided to turn ... continue reading...
The Little Kid around the corner
Yesterday afternoon there was a knock on our front door. When NY answered it he found the little kid from around the corner standing on the porch. Tristan is his name and he wanted to know if our grandson Monkey Boy could play. NY explained that Monkey Boy would arrive shortly. Tristan walked out and sat on the curb to wait. Soon the kids arrived with the grand babies in tow and Tristan joined ... continue reading...