Today is St. Joseph’s Day,  so I have this nagging feeling that my dearly departed Joseph will be a little disappointed if I don’t write about him. He would frequently tell me he was almost a saint. I would laugh hysterically. Outside of his joy in pontificating and preaching endlessly, I just did not … Continue reading Joseph was No Saint

Got Drivers Permit! This past Wednesday was the BIG DAY. Cole went to get his driver’s permit after school. Cole was excited. I was excited right along with him and really not all that anxious about driving with my teen; after all, we had passed many milestones together—taking his first step to driving my car … Continue reading GOT Drivers Permit!

Bring on the green beagles. Wait I mean green bagels!   Jack Russells are a lot of things including extremely good sports. Rascal is a very good Sport. Everyone always wants to know if Rascal minds dressing up and being painted for holidays. Of course not and I’m not just saying that...she really doesn’t mind. … Continue reading Good Golly! Rascal is Green!

March 16th: Today is lost and found day.  I am a champion loser. My keys are the bane of my existence.  I know all the tricks, but they still never seem to be where I am certain I left them.  Joe, who had the annoying habit of never losing anything himself, was a champion finder.  … Continue reading Lost and Found

Lets Get Real.... Last week, Cole jumped in the car after his driver’s education class and blasted me with, “MOM! Oprah is so judgmental and I bet she does not even drive a car!” Used to these kinds of conversations with my 15-year-old son, I just stared at him dumbly until he offered me a … Continue reading Lets Get Real

Today is Cole’s fifteenth birthday. We have celebrated all weekend with family and friends, and today he starts driver’s education. The boy I watched take his first step, walk around the block by himself, look both ways before crossing the street, and master the Chicago transit system, I will now help teach to drive. We are both … Continue reading Happy Birthday Cole

Or should it be Uhm.... The United Centers for Spiritual Living sent Joe a letter offering him the opportunity to continue his Spiritual Growth.  I’m pretty sure he does not qualify for their special offer.   Click on the picture to make it bigger.      

Don't talk to the Cops. . . The following video provides excellent advice for all of us, but I think it’s an especially important video to watch and talk about with our teens.  These days, the consequences of our children’s or their friends actions are real; laws are tough, justice can be swift, and punishments … Continue reading Don’t talk to the Cops

My bookie outfit--it's all about the clothes, ya know. The Oscars are over—and so is my gig as a bookie. I shouted, “You’re a loser if you don’t play!” and let the betting go on until the first heel hit the red carpet. We ended up with a cash pot of $230.00, which my cousin-in-law … Continue reading Oscar Contest Winner!

Everyone knows the Oscars are about fashion and awards. Clever you, might know the Oscars are the second most watched event on television. The Super Bowl is #1 but you knew that right? What might surprise you is the Academy Awards are the world’s most-gambled on non-sporting event. Really. Growing up, I never really wanted … Continue reading The Oscar Awards Go to…..