I am about half way through the day now - and a smile remains on my face. Today, I have reached the vernerable age of half a century. I remember 10 years ago when I hit that "its all downhill from h

Recently, my kids have had more than their fair share of having to deal with unpleasant realities. Number 1 Daughter: Number 1 Daughter is much like her mother - she falls madly and passionately in lo

  A comment by Laoch reminded me of an amusing tale from my long-ago past......... While we lived at home, my mother ruled all three of us with an iron fist! And while we were in her house, her rules

Well - must tell ya'all - the weather here in Southern Connecticut has been just bee-you-tee-ful!!!!!!!!!!!! We've had some 75+ degree days and this dragon has been ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE except at h