‘What happens at the lake stays at the lake.’ It was on a sign on the back porch. We decided we would abide by that rule. Well, I had too much fun. I have to tell. But I’ll tell on myself, keeping the others safe from ridicule! Five besties from high school planned to meet at one friend’s lake house…decades after graduation. Some of us had … Continue reading The Lakehouse
Farcel was no ordinary cat. She had wisdom. She had class and style. She had beauty and grace. She had A LOT of kittens. I’m not sure who named her Farcel and I don’t know why no one had her fixed. She was our family cat. I knew her when I was born. She lived to be almost 20 years old. Farcel taught me how babies … Continue reading Farcel the Cat
The article caught my eye. “7 things you will regret in your 20’s.” I’m WAY past 20-something, but I loved my 20’s. So, I clicked on the title to catch a peek of what I may or may not regret about the decade. Of the 7, I regret only one, even though I didn’t do all the things recommended. For example, #4 is “not starting … Continue reading Regretfully, #3
If you’ve known me for more than 20 minutes you know that I’m a shoe person. I can’t tell you how many pairs of shoes I own; although it’s a common question I am asked. I like high heels, tennies, ballet flats, and flip flops. I like shoe booties and boots. Just bought my first pair of thigh high boots. I like sandals and open-toed … Continue reading Red Shoes
From the time I was born until I was ten years old my family lived next door to Mr. and Mrs. Allison. We lived in a blue-collar, working class neighborhood where the men worked, the women stayed home, and the older folks mentored the young couples who were creating and raising the baby boom generation. Mr. and Mrs. Allison were one of the older couples. I … Continue reading Orange Slices
