Today is Halloween. John took it upon himself to buy the candy bars for the trick or treaters that will come to our house tonight. John said he is not a “fun size” candy bar kind of guy. Full size bars are more his speed. Go big or go home, I guess. Here is John [...]
Yes, that is John and me in our Halloween costumes. We went to a party dressed as hippies. If you look at the picture below, that was our Christmas card, you may see a few similarities. Okay, so we did get our costumes out of our closet, with the exception of the wig. We [...]
Joe, in front of a pin oak. Of course, wearing purple. It is early on a Saturday morning. John whispered to me, “Look outside.” I slid the curtain back, while still laying in my bed. Snow. I love snow. Always did. Living high on a hill, Mt. Crumpit as we call it, has it’s [...]
It is 6:15 on Friday morning. From the noise level in the kitchen, you would think it was 6:15 pm. Sarah and her friends are enjoying the Friday morning breakfast club. We are celebrating the Cardinal win last night, go Cards! John, or should I say, Papa K., is busy at the griddle. Blueberry, chocolate [...]
Today, October 27th, is the 300th day of the year. This year has been my hardest yet. John and I rang in the new year at home. We usually enjoy spending new year’s eve with friends, but on December 26th I was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy. The cure — take it easy. So, January was a month [...]
For those of you who really know me, you know that I had a slightly unhealthy obsession with Adam Lambert while he was on American Idol. He moved me. You will be happy to know that I have moved on from my obsession, but still love this song and this video very much. I thought [...]
Last night Sadie and Tori made cupcakes. Tori is Sadie’s girlfriend and she is spending a few nights with us while her dad is out of town. I love her energy and she is always welcome here. They laughed, were creative, made a mess, then cleaned it up. I loved it. Laughter in my kitchen. [...]
John called me while I was out on Thursday, to tell me the dryer stopped. I have had the dryer fixed a few time. The last time the “dryer guy” told me that if it broke again, we needed a new dryer. Here’s the problem, our washer and dryer are one stackable unit. So, when [...]
Well, I took my life in my hands for this pillow and wreath. To say it was a mob scene at the “Family and Friends” opening of the new Pittsburgh HomeGoods store would be putting it mildly. I arrived at 3:45 on Friday. I had already done a stroll through TJ’s and the Kirkland store. [...]
I love when I read something that makes me feel. Even better, I love when someone I know writes it. The following is a poem written by Becky Colson. I am pleased to call her my friend. She is one of the smartest people I know. What it is about her that I love, other than her [...]