Under Pressure …

I've been through this three times in my life already, but it is ultimately one of the most difficult things I've ever had to do? What is it? Picking a name for our baby on the way. Why is this so difficult? First, I think it is so stressful because we do not know the … Continue reading Under Pressure … →

Easter Weekend Wrap-Up

I hope this blog finds that you and yours had a wonderful weekend! We certainly did. Saturday Saturday was kind of an "errand running" day, so we were busy with that. Funny highlight of our trip to Sam's Club: Ella was sitting in the shopping cart and we had been through about half the store. … Continue reading Easter Weekend Wrap-Up →

Spam That Doesn’t Come in a Can

It seems like the spam texts and calls come and go in waves. In the last 5 days, I have been slammed with all kinds of spam on my phone. Scammers are working overtime lately. Tonight, within a span of 2 two hours, I have received about 8 text messages from various Gmail accounts. It … Continue reading Spam That Doesn’t Come in a Can →

Hot and NOT Ready!

The day was supposed to go a bit differently than it did. I had planned on getting up early so we could run to Sam's Club to get a few things. Sam came in before my alarm went off and crawled into bed next to me. She laid Ella down for a nap and she … Continue reading Hot and NOT Ready! →

Ouchies

Sam always makes Ella's "Well Visit" appointments for her day off. Yesterday, was her 1 year check up. The appointment was first thing in the morning and since I pass by there on my way home, I met them at the doctor's office. Sam, who is now entering the second trimester of this pregnancy, was … Continue reading Ouchies →

Snow-pening Day

Baseball is back! Today was opening day at Comerica Park. Sadly, because I work midnights, I didn't get to watch the game. The Detroit Tigers hosted the Cleveland Indians and started the season with a win. It's always exciting when they win on Opening Day. It takes me back to the magical 1984 season, when … Continue reading Snow-pening Day →

A “Fool”ish Playlist

No pranks from me today! Instead, Here is a list of "Fool"ish songs for you to check out today as YOU are pranking someone! * What a Fool Believes - Doobie Brothers* The Fool on the Hill - Beatles* Fool In The Rain - Led Zeppelin* Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin* Kissing a Fool … Continue reading A “Fool”ish Playlist →

The Voice of the Turtle

“For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.” – Song of Solomon 2:11-12 Every year, Detroit Tiger Broadcaster (and legend) Ernie Harwell, would open the baseball season … Continue reading The Voice of the Turtle →

What’s My Line … man?

I would have been about 11 when the show The Great Space Coaster was on TV. I don't remember much about it, but there were three things that come immediately to mind. First there was Gary Gnu, the news "gnu". I can still here him saying "No Gnews is good Gnews with Gary Gnu." I … Continue reading What’s My Line … man? →

Nice Lids!

I rarely post two blogs in one day, however, my last post made me think about something - hats. The reason for this is the first line of the song "On the Sunny Side of the Street" (Grab your coat and get your hat ....) I guess I have always appreciated a good hat. I … Continue reading Nice Lids! →