Things that make you say “hummmm” to yourself

In the category of simple things that will amaze you; True story… We are in Toledo today for a marching band competition and we decided to go to lunch at the Applebee’s near the mall where the kids are having a well deserved afternoon break and waiting on the results from the morning preliminary competition.Continue reading “Things that make you say “hummmm” to yourself”

What can I say that hasn’t been said?

For whatever reason, in this, my now three-plus-year-old blog, I have no entries, until this, in this the “Women” section.  The only real reason I am writing anything here now is because as I sit here and look at the other sections as I so smugly read and sometimes re-read various things I have writtenContinue reading “What can I say that hasn’t been said?”

Another Tax! I’m Shocked!

“To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.”. Thomas Jefferson. It is foolhardy to believe that we will ever all feel good about our taxes. It is not something that anyone will ever become completely comfortable with, but there must be some basisContinue reading “Another Tax! I’m Shocked!”

I made this hot mess…

I’ve been watching with an almost out-of-body-like perspective lately as my families goes through another of so many changes.  My son is seventeen now and my daughter nearly fourteen.  We raised them to have their own hearts, mind and voices… and I am here to tell you, that is not always easy, comfortable or prettyContinue reading “I made this hot mess…”

“…Morally Straight”

I am a very proud, tried and true, died-in-the-wool, Adult Volunteer Scout Leader… I am involved at every level of Scouting in my region.  I proudly proclaim that I am or have been, Cub Scout Pack Leader; Boy Scout Troop Committee Chair, Vice Chair; District Leadership Committee – Communications Chair; Newsletter Adviser for my Lodge in Order ofContinue reading ““…Morally Straight””

“Gott segne unsere edlen Werk”

I am blessed to belong to a group of people, many of whom are first generation German immigrants, called the Cincinnati Kolping Society. The organization is built around the idea embodied in its motto; “Gott segne unsere edlen Werk” which translates to God bless our noble work. So today more than other days, I thankContinue reading ““Gott segne unsere edlen Werk””