This all plays like a bad country western song. As a fan of Miley Cyrus I have been rooting for the young Tennessean. My prayers to the Goddesses have issued forth offering hope that her father, Billy Ray Cyrus -- with lots of Hollywood, Nashville and music experience under his big belt buckle -- would guide her. Protect her. Read More...

All my life I have had three defined fears – small spaces, tunnels and brides. There is an odd feeling that comes over me when I begin to drive over a long expense, into a tunnel, onto an elevator or I need to reach a great height. Read More...

I am old. At least by Internet standards. Well, I did get my AARP card the other day, but that is another stream of consciousness to share with you at another time. Read More...

Our annual pilgrimage to Toy Fair in New York City is now done. We came home a full day early brimming with knowledge of the new toys, the new waves, the new ideas coming down the proverbial pike that are guaranteed to keep our youngsters educated, entertained and enthusiastic. Read More...

The last Christmas light has been taken down. Karl, the Christmas tree, is out by the curb waiting to become mulch. There is not even the hint of a sugar cookie within 50’ of the house.

Life returns to normal. But not really. Our normal has changed. This has been my 49th holiday season and one that I am very, very glad to see end. Read More...

I am part of the sandwich generation.  I have responsibility for my young son, age 8, and my mother-in-law, 86 going on 87. It leaves little in between for my husband, or for me. Read More...

The holiday season is here. It is Black Friday that annual day of shopping hysteria. Fortunately I am a part of the Internet shopping force – I sit with cup of tea in hand and aimlessly browse. It is a good thing. Read More...

I feel the need to rant and I beg your indulgence.

There are things that just bother the complete living daylights out of me. The complete loss of intelligence amongst people is one of them. Read More...

Blogs. Even the sound of the word is funny. Say it out loud. Blogs.

By definition, blogs are an online personal journal with reflections and comments. If you blog (verb), you are a blogger (noun) who is adept at blogging (verb). Read More...

Born in 1958 in Chicagoland, Jacquie is a mid-westerner at heart. Quick to make new friends and ready to get up and go. Easy to distract with something shiny, pretty, or new, but able to buckle down to get it all done. Read More...

I have a lot of words. Jumbled up inside my head, heart and soul. Read More...

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