My older brother was born with Polish music in his veins.I swear he knows every Polka song ever written, word for word& although he and I have enjoyed a few twirls around the dance floor, I can’t say it is my cup of tea.But, Brother #1 loves a good Polka& I love him.That’s really all …

I see them almost every day& I’m positive they are onto the fact that they scare the living daylights out of me.I call them ‘thugs’ in my head because an arrogance of bully surrounds them& I often think my presence annoys them just as much as theirs bothers me. ‘oh jeez. here comes THAT one …

So.I’ve been thinking lately& yes, we all know what happens when this brain starts buzzing a bit too much. oy But, it keeps pestering and pondering and asking,what What if ?What then ?What’s next ?What What ?? What if I stop.Stop writing, that is.Not writing, writing.Blog writing.This every day busy biz. Would anyone notice ?Would …

My timing could not have been more perfect but, as I was muddling through it all, truth be told, I questionedagain& A LOT Maybe I’ll just blame it on the clouds.yeahYEAHbecause they were feeling every bit of it too.They muttered, they stuttered.They errr-ed, and well ??? and uh, maybe, maybe not. Not awful.Not great.Not grumpy.Not …

As most towns do in this good ol U S of A, there is a 4th of July Festival in mine each year. Filled with rides to be ridden, games to be played, food to be eaten, crafts to be envied & always the fan favorite A Beer Tent. Just the sound of those combined …

Yeah.I know. She’s weathered and worn.She’s seen better days.She could use a new look& ugh.UGH you STILL have that chair ?? YepI still have that chair& yep I have heard every complaint,every comment& every year, I swear to myself and to my others that this, THIS !! will be the year. I’ll paint her orange, …

I’ve never, ever paid attention to dragonflies before.Alllll these years and they’ve just been there,a summertime thing,a hey ! there’s a dragonfly. Until recently & I don’t know if it’s me finally opening my eyeballs to themor the dragonflies wanting to be noticed but, I’m seeing them everywhere.Every. Where. & yepI am very much enjoying …

That is my ‘go to’ phraseor so says the person that pays attention to these little idiosyncrasies of mine. Alrighty then. Husband claims I say these words when I’m walking out the door ready.Ready to go to that appointment.Ready to catch that flight.Ready to jump in the car.Ready to go….!….sooooooo  What’s the holdup, man ?!?Let’s …

I’m finding it hard to concentrate this a.m. because they are visiting again& I’d rather remain in my trance. Such gorgeous creations.So stealth, so peaceful. Every once in awhile one of them cautiously glances my way but, they have seen this orange sweatshirt many times before.I mean no harm. I stare.I cannot stop staring  I’m …

I remember the first day as if it were yesterday. I was young, informed, prepared and CONVINCED I knew EXACTLY what to do and how to do it. After all, I had helped Mom with Younger Siblings, Big Sis with Nephews, I was schooled in Child Care and Development & had year upon year of …