Last Friday night there was a meeting of the minds. 2 Mother’s of the Bride + 1 recent Mother of the Groom = Plenty to discuss, and plan, and prepare and whoa baaaaaybe…that’s what we did! Three of us are working together on two weddings. Talking details — the What-ifs?, How to?, Should we? … Read More
Cincinnati Adventure
Back in February Mr. D and I spent a few days in Cincinnati visiting our girl. While Mr. D worked remotely, and Cara worked, I found different ways to keep busy. One day while planning my free time, I got this crazy idea to contact Pastor Ryan and see if he’d be interested in … Read More
The office
I’ve been at my new job for two weeks now. Two wonderful weeks. For the last few years, I’ve been on a journey. A journey to find a job I love. When my journey began, I read 48 Days to the Work You Love, by Dan Miller. Dan Miller’s book covered these topics and more: Discover … Read More
Our shaggy doggy
Mercy. This is one pooch that needs a visit to the beauty parlor. Which two of our children will be happy to know, is happening next week. Thank you very much. When Gabby gets a doggy treat, like this rawhide bone, we have entertainment. First, there’s the cigar stance . . . then, the “don’t ya … Read More
Wordless Wednesday
Upstate New York. Adirondacks. Northville. The Cabinhaus. Favorite place. Many weekends of wonderful memories. Forever friends.
Last summer Mr. D and I took the kiddos on a little mini vacation after my cousin’s wedding in the Chicago area. The morning after the wedding we loaded ’em up bright and early and headed to the beach. A favorite spot of mine and Mr. D’s — the Warren Dunes in Michigan. You can … Read More
Zeeeebra Garnish
Remember Colin? And Emily? I introduced you to Colin here. Later I shared the music video Colin made for Emily here. If you go here you can view the music video Emily made for Colin in response to his music video AND a video of Colin’s wedding proposal to Emily. Recently this creative and fun couple … Read More
Here I go again…
Those of you who have been following this blog for any length of time have watched (and read) as I changed jobs a couple, a few, ok – several times over the past few years. Those of you who know me have heard all the reasons for the job changes. I’m not going to go into the … Read More
Party
Recently I helped a friend throw a surprise 40th birthday party for her baseball lovin’ hubby. OK, not just baseball lovin’…..but CHICAGO White Sox baseball lovin’ fan. Since Mr. D and I are White Sox (and Cubs) fans, it made the party just that much more fun. The invite instructed guests to dress in … Read More