by Francie | Feb 13, 2015 | chocolate, Family, Holiday
I love my Valentine. I love the holiday to celebrate my Valentine. I love, love. I’m a bit of a minority I think. Chatting with friends over the last couple of days made me realize a lot of people out there don’t like the holiday as it seems too...
by Francie | Feb 1, 2015 | Family, mom
I was sick last week but nobody in my family took me seriously. It’s like I said, “Hey guys! It’s Tuesday.” Life goes on. I tried to imagine what they saw in the 36 hour window of my illness. Probably nothing since they are blind to stacks...
by Francie | Jan 8, 2015 | Francie
I just turned 50. I didn’t freak out or cry. I didn’t buy a sports car or get a facelift. Things are different, however. In just a short time, I’m finding fifty-year-olds surprisingly friendly. “Welcome to the club,” most of them say to me. Gosh,...
by Francie | Dec 29, 2014 | Family, Holiday
I started a chicken collection with this simple statement a few years ago, “I like chickens.” I don’t remember saying it. The words were uttered when I wanted to keep the ceramic chickens from my parent’s house, circa 1956. My older sister never forgot. In fact, she...
by Francie | Dec 21, 2014 | Holiday
Shopping for Christmas used to be fun. It might have something to do with the fact I am a mom AND I have teenage boys. I am not alone. Every boy mom I greet, immediately after hello comes, “What are you getting your boys for Christmas?” We are dumbfounded, having...
