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I am an artist and occasional writer. I have raised two daughters and now in retirement am trying to find new ways to keep life exciting! I have decided to write about my life and thoughts when something cries out to be written down.
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Michael Jackson was a brilliant performer. But, he led a tortured life and died early because of it. Let him rest in peace.
This reflects my thoughts while listening to our National Anthem today and saluting our flag.
My father was there on D-Day. Here are some of the memories I have of his experience.
We had a drive-in theatre at the end of our road and we visited it often during the summer.
I grew up with telephone booths. Now cell-phones are everywhere. How times have changed!
This is about bottled up anger.
Memorial Day is a day to reflect on the people who have kept this country safe as well as the ones who were dear to us that have left us.
A marriage is tested many times, but we have survived all of them. Now we are learning to enjoy each other again, along with our menagerie of pets.
I tried to live without American Idol this year.
Here are some tips on how to get along with your adult children.
This is a simple summer dessert that kids will love.
This is my opinion about Specter becoming a Democrat and siding with Obama.
My cat chases his water bowl all over my kitchen.
Looks can deceive you. Brilliant people come in different packages.
I have listed four, great, casual family restaurants that you can visit if you are on a budget.
You were gone in a blink and now I just have pictures and memories.
This is a review of fun things to do with your kids in the summer in my town.
A short poem about my Easter celebration.
Spring, wonderful Spring is coming to my town!
We are all coping with the economy the best we can.
Everyone wants the President to fix the economy today. People need to give this some time.
An artist has much in common with the writer and musician.
Forty years of working and the American dream has vanished.
This little bird sent me a happy sign today.
This is about a story told to a child that was never shared except to a sibling who shouldn't have been told. We kept the secret.
Remembering a time of anguish in my life.
This is the first season that I have not watched the American Idol Show
Silly thoughts about my Jack Russell terrier dog.
We never celebrated St. Patrick's Day in our home when I was growing up.
Commercials are taking over and are now in the storylines of the shows.
This is about a friendship that has lasted for over twenty-five years.
How safe are we?
This is a poem about being shy.
A poem for forty Valentine days spent with you.
A Poem About Peeps
Did we really survive those days?
Memories of a trip to Cleveland when the kids were little.
This is a poem about adapting to life changes.
My thoughts to the new President.
A poem about a night visitor.
It is only January and I can't take anymore snow!
2009 is looming ahead while I take a brief look back at 2008
This is an old recipe from my Mom's kitchen.
A great pistachio cake recipe for Christmas that serves twelve.
The new Bachelor Show will be starting soon.
Once again another year is passing and 2009 is nearly here. Once again I resolve to lose weight.
Old time Christmas Candy Recipe
I didn't take this show seriously until it changed a life in my family.
This is about the terrible end of a historic part of our community.
How Out of Touch Can One Person Be?
This is a dish that can be served for the holidays or any time of the year.
A Very Pretty Dish For Your Holiday Table.
Grandma had thirteen children and her home could never hold all of us at Christmas time.
My thoughts on talent compared to brainless reality shows in society today.
This is a story about the expensive treatment of my little finger.
Small children cannot tell you when they have allergic reactions. Watch for some of these and then talk with your doctor.
I grew up in the '50s. Childhood disease, including a measles outbreak, ran rampant at that time. I knew children with polio and I had had mumps, whooping cough and chicken pox.
The Bachelortte show ended tonight with DeAnna picking the guy with the pink shoelaces.
I have been watching the Bachelorette on ABC. I admit it. I watch it because I am bored.
A Poem about love I witnessed as a child and throughout my life.
These are some of the stupid things I have done or had to do in my life.
Poem about the value of child art.
These are very simple ideas to decorate a grapevine wreath.
Thoughts of My Dad on Fathers Day
Long ago I had the experience of a peeping tom in my neighborhood.
Poem about my childhood and the past I have finally been able to write about.
A poem about an uneasy meeting.
Great rib recipe for summer barbeque.
Plentiful zucchini makes a wonderful supper casserole.
Old time recipe to enjoy at a summer wedding or party.
Cool drink for a hot summer day.
American Idol is winding down. I have been following it every week and writing my opinions. As I am a senior, my thoughts probably don't mean much, but it is fun to follow along, as I am not dead yet.
David Cook had another strong night on American Idol.
Proud Mary was Syesha's Pick of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Music.
Everyone has raved about David Archuleta since this season of American Idol started.
American Idol Night featured the music of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Out of the thousands of hot songs one could pick, Jason Castro sang the Bob Marley hit, I Shot the Sheriff.
This little flower takes my breath away.
Tonight was Neil Diamond night on American Idol. I have listened to Diamond since I was young so I enjoyed the show very much.
Forever in Blue Jeans Sung by Jason Castro on American Idol
Since the beginning of American Idol this year everyone has raved about David Archuleta.
Broadway Music Night on American Idol
The country girl is sent home this week on American Idol.
Wednesday was the last debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama before the Pennsylvania primary next week. It was held at the Philadelphia National Constitution Center.
It was a bold and difficult arrangement performed by Mercado on Idol.
Country girl Cook sings her version of Forever.
David Cook performs Always Be My Baby on Idol tonight.
Annual Parade and Neighborhood Celebration of the famous clown Dan Rice
These recipes go back many years from my Mother's kitchen.
I absolutely adore Jason Castro. He appears to love what he is doing and it comes out in his singing.
David Cook should win American Idol this year.
Ramiele Malubay was voted off American Idol this week after singing the Dolly Parton song, Do I Ever Cross Your Mind. Ramiele is a darling girl with a very good voice. The problem is that someone has to be voted off each week.
David Archuleta performed Dolly Parton's song beautifully.
American Idol has four strong contenders in my view this season.
My friend struggles with her faith every day. This is about her day spent before Easter worrying about a bird.
We Will Rock You was Great Tonight on American Idol
I absolutely love Carly Smithson. She sang Total Eclipse of the Heart tonight on American Idol. I enjoy her choice of songs in spite of what the judges say every week. She has the ability to sing powerful ballads and upbeat songs as well.
I have liked David Cook every week on American Idol. Has a powerful voice, can sing hard rock and even though I am sixty years old, I really enjoy his performances. He comes across as a down to earth, good guy.
Tonight on American Idol Chikezie sang If Only For One Night. He had a solid performance and I enjoyed it very much. He has a very good range and stage showmanship.
Story About Traveling to a Casino
This is a review of American Idol tonight. They sang Beatles Songs Again. The show was not nearly as great as last week.
I believe this country is in a recession. It is getting harder and harder every day to make ends meet.
This is about living to be one hundred and twelve on the junk food diet.
Why do we reward bad behavior? There are people trying to do good in this world. Why aren't they on the news?
I jumped on the eBay bandwagon before they made all the changes, raised the fees, and took away the fun of using it.
Just when I think I have some information about the computer language, I realize that I can't learn fast enough. It changes all the time.
My review of David Hernandez singing his Beatle Song
Chikezie gave a great performance of his Beatle Song
This is my review of the American Idol top twelve performers.
When you turn sixty it is hard to grasp that you are really that old. But, life reminds you every day!
This is the day that seemed forever in the future and now it has arrived.
It is hard to pick two boys to leave after their performance tonight.
Allergic Reactions to Medicine Are Worse Than The Disease
A Quiet Man Teaches A Little Girl a Lesson
There are many struggles with growing older but one has to look for the humor in it to survive another day!
This is all about the joys of owning a Jack Russell dog.
My husbands shop went to Mexico. Now I think I could be a Freegan.
The bees are dying off and now there are few birds coming to my feeders. Is this due to Global Warming?
This is my pick of the best on the show when the boys sang. It is hard to take seriously a seventeen year old singing a love song when one is nearly sixty. There should be an Idol show for seniors!
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