Monthly Archives: May 2011

The sun was shining for a few minutes today!  I right away went outside and pulled up weeds, filling two whole baskets.  If you know anyone who needs them, call me. I am what’s known as a fair-weather gardener, except … Continue reading →

It’s more than Memorial Day today.  It’s also the second wedding anniversary of my great-niece Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Bush and CJ Bush. Elizabeth is the youngest child of my nephew Tim Fitzpatrick. I haven’t seen her since she was four years … Continue reading →

A few months ago, my brother-in-law Don Ford sent me this story.  And it had been sent to him by Mary Bronson.  Thanks to both of them. If you know the story, you may also know that has been associated … Continue reading →

This is the beginning of my collection of prom photos. They’re hopefully being compiled as I can wiggle them free from your grasp. If you haven’t sent me one yet, please do it!  Along with the year, name of school, … Continue reading →

A quick, hassle-free way to get rid of stuff after de-cluttering is to put it out on your front parking strip with a FREE sign on it. My daughter Susy taught me that. Anything I haul out there is gone … Continue reading →

The people at American Idol just won’t listen to me.  They always get it wrong.  Last night, over my strenuous objections, they crowned Scotty McCreery as the new American Idol. It’s not that I don’t like him, or that I … Continue reading →

Folks who go to Mass in a Catholic church (or services in the Episcopal church), participate in an ancient cry for mercy.  We call it the Kyrie. Whether the words are spoken or sung, they contain an earthy, simple plea … Continue reading →

All the students I know seem to be undergoing various forms of interrogation known as “final exams”.   We should share their pain.  It’s the least we can do.  If you want to climb aboard, put your thinking cap on … Continue reading →

Help Wanted: for my Prom Dress Project. Please think about whether you may have a photo – scanned or otherwise – floating around of any prom you may have attended. As long as you’re a reader of this blob, it … Continue reading →

Granddaughter T.T. just left for her Senior Prom.  She looks seriously gorgeous. I can’t show you till tomorrow though when the photo takers will let loose of their harvest.  It occurred to me to try to compile prom dress photos … Continue reading →