On This Day in 1959

...a baby boy was born 

in the frozen tundra of Northern Ohio, 

along the shores of Lake Erie. 

That boy grew up to be the man I married. 

Happy birthday Mr. Sister! 

For your entertainment, here are other 1959 classics:

All "Classic" images courtesy of Google Images

Monday Musings-February 22, 2010

Dear Mr. Sister,

Just because I wanted to grill my pizza crust and use my own toppings doesn't mean I want to take over your weekly Saturday pizza tradition with the kids. Sometimes a gal just feels like shrimp, spinach, and feta with a garlic and herb white sauce. And yes, it was very good.

Now that's amore!

Sono tua per sempre,

5th

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Another Accolade!

Isn't this just the cutest? I'm a Full Time Mummy gave me this award for simply commenting on her blog. She's got the cutest little baby boy with the biggest brightest eyes. I've had fun reliving my children's baby stages through her blog. Please check her out if you can. Oh, and you might learn a thing or two about her culture. 

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I Must be Beautiful

Because this is the 3rd time I've received this award! 

Thank you, Jackie, from The Way of the Upright is the Highway. Jackie is a new friend of mine. She's quite orthodox in her faith and world view and has been an interesting, intriguing addition to my daily reading. Please go visit her and say hi! Thank you Jackie. This was very sweet of you and I really appreciate it. 

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Dad was discharged from the hospital last week. He is on medications to control his arrhythmia and anticoagulants to help dissolve any clots that may form because of the arrhythmia. He had a stroke in which he lost his ability to speak. Whether or not his speech returns remains to be seen. We appreciate all the prayers being said on his behalf. 

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Me? I'm still trying to recuperate from last week's episode. The more this goes on the more I'm thinking it is not medication related. I cannot afford another doctor's trip (new insurance/HIGH initial deductible). So I may be just sporadic in my postings over the next week or two while I nurse myself back to full health. Please be sure to come back Wednesday for my weekly Haiku and Thursday, especially, for my Letter F contribution. I really had a great time penning these. I think you'll enjoy them, or at least I hope you do. Until then...TTFN (ta ta for now!) 

Tuesday Tidbits-December 15, 2009

A Conversation With My Son:


Munchie Boy: "My arms still hurt from my swim meet."
Me: "That's because you tried really hard to do your best."
M.B.: "Well, I am the walrus, coo coo ca choo! And you know what that means?"
Me: "No, what?"
M.B. "That means you're the Egg Man."
Me: *speechless*
Then we both broke out in a fit of laughter!

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Do you all remember my post about my brother-in-law, Larry? His surgery went well and he is now undergoing his first of 3 rounds of chemotherapy. That, however, is not going so well (fever, chills, fatigue, etc.) If you are so inclined I'd like to ask you all to offer up a prayer or a sacrifice in his honor today. Thanks.

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Sticker Shock


I finally mailed all the Christmas packages yesterday. That, plus stamps for the Christmas cards (that I have yet to write and address), cost almost $50. Yikes!

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A Conversation with Mr. Sister:


Me:  "I'd love a Kitchen Aid for Christmas."
Mr. Sister: "What are you going to do with a Kitchen Aid?"
Me: "Cook, bake, you name it."
Mr. Sister: "You don't bake, now!"
Me: "Well, I would if I had a Kitchen Aid!"

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And now, for your listening and viewing pleasure: The Charlotte Children's Choir performing All is Well on December 13, 2009. (My daughter is 2nd from left, top row) Enjoy!

(Hard to believe they are all between 11-15 years old!)