For EK – my first drum teacher, who assured me that if I mastered one beat, I could play drums in praise for the rest of my life. You were right. For DK, EBK -your support and encouragment! I started fiddling with the drums almost 4 years ago. I got it in my head that … Read more
After 8 years with my PC, Husband took it upon himself to insist I upgrade and get a new computer. I demurred and deferred expressing my desire to avoid a large purchase as well as trying to hide the dread of actually transferring and organizing the data and information on one computer in order to … Read more
For Fun and Almost-Funny… I am nearing the 50 mark in age, and as it happens, some of my friends are starting to hit that milestone. It’s the “Over the hill” birthday, the one that people often celebrate in a big way, marking the occasion of being five decades old. It’s the birthday that often … Read more
For my Food Sister – may your heart and your memories find rest. I was standing at the kitchen sink, staring at the unruly pile of dishes that refused to submit to my will, and contemplating which song I wanted to do them to when I reached for my phone, and saw the following text … Read more
For JW – you are wise beyond your years, honorable beyond your awareness, and worthy of all good things. I don’t know if it was because I saw a lot of his father’s face in him, (father is a former coworker of mine) or his quick-to-appear grin, but J’s personality engaged me immediately. It helped … Read more
I’ve heard it said that pork chops can end up being the driest slice of meat people have served in their kitchen. Heck, I remember eating a few dry pieces here and there in my childhood (Sorry Mom! I LOVE you, woman). This never really made sense to me – even my husband said that … Read more