...when you go through your magazine pile and find one that is almost a year old: And I've already received a new magazine subscription for Christmas! New Year's resolution: Make more time to read... Well, I have one day left of work and then it's holiday... Continue Reading →
Tempus Fugit
The past few weeks have been a blur of work, volunteering, holiday shopping, holiday card sending, holiday lunches and parties, post office trips. And now it's almost a week till Christmas. Without fail, at least once during the holiday season, I buy someone a gift and buy myself the same thing. This year, the "one... Continue Reading →
Broke Through My First Brick Wall
I broke through my first brick wall recently! A metaphorical, genealogical brick wall, that is. I can't even describe the surprise, relief, and elation I felt ALL AT ONCE. It's a once-in-a-lifetime feeling. My family tree has pretty long branches—some going back to the 1600s even. Except for one lonely, stubby branch. This branch has... Continue Reading →
A New Acronym
I am now an ABR, thanks to this little peanut: ABR stands for "Auntie by Relation," according to the author of this book: Time to crack open this book and work on my savviness. Do any... Continue Reading →
