Monthly Archives: December 2017

First…and most important…I FINALLY mailed the Xmas gifts to Michigan.   If it’s any consolation,  the Hannukah gifts were late, too.   How does time sneak by so quickly?  Anyway,  hope Noel and family will enjoy the box of strange gifts wending … Continue reading →

This isn’t even remotely Christmasy, but I just read in the paper that the life expectancy in Florida has gone down a few years. The reason for this is the opioid crisis. I think every state in our country has … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Barb's Blog:
This photo. taken in the 1950s, shows my father with his seven siblings.   From left, front row:  Margaret, Henry, Rose.  Back:  Ralph, Joe, Tony, Rocco, Carmen, nicknamed Bert (my dad).   The two eldest, Uncle Ralph and…

Temps have been in the low 40s all week:  we’ve all had to remember how to turn on the heat.  Yikes!  This is FLORIDA, for Pete’s sake. On the plus side,  two white pelicans are visiting our little lake right … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is just a memory. I started putting up Christmas decorations, but I’m going pretty light on those. It’s not quite the same when there are no grandchildren around to share the spirit with. Noel had her 53rd birthday yesterday! … Continue reading →