This weekend I took in the newest member to our clan, a mixed breed dog.  Or`e (short for Oreo) is a small dog that is a year old, furry bundle of joy that loves belly rubs, attention and car rides.  I have only heard her bark twice this whole weekend and she has yet to have any accidents in my home.  She was a perfect addition as far as four of ( Read more... )

 Am I the only one who gets tired towards the end of a long holiday weekend?  Since Thursday evening, I have been eating grilled meats such as hot dogs, pork steaks and hamburgers.  Everyone including myself has grilled this weekend.  I have went swimming two of the past three days.  Seen a lot of sparkly fireworks. It's been very festive and fun ( Read more... )

I braved the sun once again arm with 80 SPF lotion and went swimming at my sister's house.  This time I was smart enough to apply the sunblock to everyone including myself ( Read more... )

 The water is glistening in the sunshine.  The leaves are swaying under a gentle breeze.  The sky is a perfect blue and I am sitting near the lake in my favorite fishing chair.   The kids are baiting their hooks and my husband is casting about with his lures.  My pod is hooked up to speakers and music is softly adding it's gentle heartbeat to the ( Read more... )

 I took the brats swimming on Thursday.   After carefully hosing them down with SPF 50 and double checking the towels, swim shoes and drinks we took off and swam for a couple of hours.  I thought I was on top of it and had remembered everything needed to ensure fun for all.

Yeah right.

After all my frantic planning and shopping trips to purchase ( Read more... )

 I love this time of year.  The weather warms up and people start putting out their wares hoping someone will stop and buy their junk.  I didn't use to like yard sales, but recently I have noticed that it's not that bad.  It's almost a social thing.  I get out in the pretty weather.  Talk to lots of different people and maybe score some deals on ( Read more... )

The kids are fresh after their showers, tucked under their blankets and slumber has overtaken them.  My husband has retired after setting the alarm and watching some late night programming; he is off to wonder through the images and issues his sub-conscience deems fit.

The television is off.  The lights are turned down low and I am in my favorite ( Read more... )

I tried cooking what I believed was a traditional Irish dish.  I made corned beef and cabbage with roasted potatoes and carrots.  It was my first time making this dish.  I followed my recipe to the letter and the meat came out tender as could be.  I first tasted the veggies that were in with the beef and liked the favor of them and thought to ( Read more... )

I was bored one evening and decided to check out the games on here.  Sim Hospital ( Read more... )