I saw a man teaching a woman how to ride a bike the other day.They were 30 years old or so ish.It was such an uplifting sight.A definite ‘oh yes you can’ moment that is now stuck in my head. I saw them in the park.The patient instructor and his nervous student were on the …

I ate way, way, waaaaaay too much yesterday.Portion control ? What’s that ?!? Yes.It was a holiday but, c’mon … really ?Really ?? Really. I’m sitting here thinking of all the food that entered by body.Entering once would be enough.But, it was Thanksgiving and I was very thankful.I chose to have multiple pieces of everything. …

I’m so happy ! I donated plasma yesterday and I did not beep.Not once. What a relief. For those who are asking what the heck is she yappin about now ?Here’s a recap…. I donate plasma once a month. Been donating for about a year now.I love it. btw … I highly recommended a visit …

There is an insect known as the Emerald Ash Borer.Google tells me it is a green beetle native to Asia and Eastern Russia.The Emerald Ash Borer made it’s way to America in 2002.An infestation of these green beetles is highly destructive to ash trees. I am knowing this info because Emerald Ash Borers have entered …

I was on the roof last week.The gutters were full of leaves and it’s easier to clean them from up there.It’s such a pretty view !But, I have to admit, I have a few issues when it comes to being on the roof. Issue # 1Climbing the ladder. Climbing a ladder that high scares the …

There’s nothing better than a tailgate ..!… according to me. It’s Happy Land for sure. I’m talking a before the game tailgate.The after game tailgate, win or lose, is a whole nother story.woo woo I spent yesterday morning at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL tailgating.I didn’t venture into the game this time.This was a tailgate …

I was having trouble deciding what to fess up today.My mind was drawing a big, fat blank.Nothing. Not that I don’t have things to fess … oh, I do … yes I do …But, nothing was feeling right. So, I decided to step away for a bit and strum my guitar. I know five chords …

I’ve been donating plasma for a few months now.What started out as a vow to regularly donate blood has ventured into regularly donating plasma.I am loving this once a month gig. I go.They hook me up to a fancy device.The device takes out my yellow stuff (plasma) and returns my red stuff.I eat cookies and …

As I was driving the other day, headed for a weekend with family, my mind wandered upon many things. The songs on the radio.Did I remember to do this or that before I left ?People.Places. But, I kept coming back to one thing in particular  –  Me.& the things I need to do to improve …

I’ve noticed some random, curious things on my walks lately.I must write them down and share. Welcome to Miscellaneous … I’ve lost count on how many adults I’ve seen learning / trying to roller blade.All wobbly and scared looking. Some are by themselves but, most have a confident friend by their side.It is awesome.I want …