Eclipse Party

I’m back from my overnight out of town (and subsequently, from Zombieland after a major sleep fail that I can only attribute to my unique brand of physical restlessness, and the night of restorative sleep I just awoke from) — and I’d like to share a big surprise I got on Wednesday night with my [...]

Heading out West

I’m not going very far, just over to Mint Hill for some quality time with my BFF. We’re going to hang out, drive over in the Avenger early to pick up our tickets for Eclipse, watch New Moon back at her place, have orzo and veggies for dinner with Ron, then all of us get [...]

First Day of Summer Post

Oh YEAH!  I’m finally off for summer, and what a start to my vacation this has been!  As of this morning, I am the proud new owner of a sleek, black 2008 Dodge Avenger.    It’s not actually a used car, since it’s been in my family since it was newly bought in January of [...]

Things I Forgot THIS Week…

For one thing, today is my favorite niece’s 14th birthday.  We’re about to have a pretty big party in an hour.  It’s fun to have forgotten a party, because when it starts happening, it’s a great surprise! I also have a girl day scheduled with Dana, my son’s girlfriend’s mom.  We’re off to Southern Pines [...]

Swimming Under Stars and Storms

About an hour ago I dragged myself out of the pool only because the thunder northwest of here rumbled menacingly as it drifted our way and I didn’t want to ruin my lovely afternoon by getting hit by a bolt of lightning.  Looking up from the water I could see the storm forming from far [...]

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