Not As Planned

Sometimes, with the best intentions, things just don’t go right. Mary Ann DiLorenzo grapples with disappointment as the plans for repairing and improving her childhood home go awry.

Dreams are meant for chasing…

An original story by Mary Ann DiLorenzo. About dreams, life, and taking chances. Featuring “‘Til You Can’t” by Cody Johnson.

Take at Your Own Peril.

Lessons in Marriage. A discussion of, “Is My Husband a Doormat? How a personality test changed our marriage.” Good stuff! By Sandra Novick.

A Charming Account of Coming of Age.

Growing up, “I feared each thunderstorm was the beginning of my eventual march to hell for all of my unknown misdeeds.” By Angela Rieck.

ENOUGH ALREADY!

Lynda Bernard nails the art of overthinking. Click thru for Lynda’s amusing commentary!

Habemus Papa. We Have a Pope.

Something so important and monumental has taken place. In 2 days, the Conclave has decided. We wish you well Pope Leo XIV. Opinion by Sandra Novick.

Who Ever Said Life Would be Easy?

Some of Lynda Bernard’s favorite “little wisdoms” that help her make it through the day.

The trifecta of birthdays.

Birthdays, birthdays, bring them on. Let us eat cake.  Indeed.  By Lynda Bernard

Early Spring Has It All

Hope. This is going to be the year. In early Spring, we feel hopeful in the garden, and in life. By Angela Rieck.

Jeffrey L. Reiner. In Memory.

Our kind, smart, generous, and extremely funny Rock of Gibraltar. Jeff played an important part in my life. By Sandra Novick.

Lexicology and etymology. And such.

A new word!! And a great one at that. Do you know that feeling of being overwhelmed by an adorableness overload? Click thru! There’s a new word for that!! By self-professed language geek, Sandra Novick.

Jeffrey L. Reiner. In Memory.

Our kind, smart, generous, and extremely funny Rock of Gibraltar. Jeff played an important part in my life. By Sandra Novick.