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Monthly Archives: November 2011
The reverberations…
I learned Monday that one of my former students who has a special place in my heart had suffered a family tragedy. He lost his father and his mother was critically injured (thankfully her outlook is good). In an instant … Continue reading
Tagged car accident, condolences, death, empathy, family, Josh, loss, sympathy
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The pat-down…
Yesterday we bid adieu to Sarasota, Florida after a very pleasant week in the sun enjoying time with Mike’s family and my Aunt Gen. I found the Sarasota airport to be a nice, manageable airport that was decidedly slower-paced and … Continue reading
Tagged florida, Humor, pat-down, Sarasota, Sarasota Airport, strip search, Travel, tsa
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Pimping Christmas…
I know I am not alone in my dismay over the increasing commercialization of Christmas. I do believe that my bitterness may be becoming more noticeable than others around me though, as I have now taken to referring to the huge retail … Continue reading
Tagged christmas, disdain, holidays, marketing, pimping Christmas, retail, retailers, sarcasm
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The chosen one…
I received an email that informed me that I had been chosen. Chosen…me…out of how many others…me -chosen. Wow. The email subject line said, “Congrats! You’ve been Chosen to Test & Keep Cooking Products!” Me-chosen. Wow. I was immediately reminded … Continue reading
Tagged chosen, cooking, Cooking Club of America, email, fishing, Humor, marketing
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Riddle me this…
Tonight I pose a riddle: What is better than enjoying an evening with your gregarious aunt, your handsome boyfriend, good food, lots of laughs and three glasses of wine? The answer (at least the answer in my book): Nothing. Fabulous … Continue reading
Tagged Aunt Gen, family, fun, happiness, Jersey boy, Joy, life
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