I worked from the age of 17, after I finished high school, for 40 years straight with little or no break.  I worked hard and made a good wage, particularly the years when I owned my own business.  I can hear my father’s voice in my head, always telling me to save money – over and over he said that,…

I really never thought about Strep until I got it over the weekend.  Some of my symptoms included: Body aches, muscle soarness, headaches, high fever, body chills, and major throat pain.  What stood out the most was my throat pain.  I was in so much pain, I couldn’t even swallow water.  Every time I tried to swallow, I felt as…

Marriage is hard work…add that to a life with kids, even harder…with a child with special needs…the odds are against you.  Our marriage has taken its own journey dealing with issues I hope very few couples need to face.   Paul and I adore each other- we have for almost 15 years now.  When Zack was first born, we were really…

Ahhhh, Friday! And this one is rainy and cold. Even better. It means that ‘fireside supper’ will be even more enjoyable. On Fridays in my house we gather in the living room anytime between 5 and 8 and sometimes for the entire time. Platters are placed out and everyone nibbles whatever they want for as long as they have or…