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A Good Use for Rainy Days

A Good Use for Rainy Days

On this rainy Sunday afternoon, I decided I had to find out what was in those boxes in the back of my closet. And I stumbled upon a treasure trove – one of the boxes was full of old jewelry.  Most was costume stuff that I used to sell, but there were a few really […]

Just For Fun Friday 10/10/2014

Just For Fun Friday 10/10/2014

Recently a friend questioned something I blogged, saying “But, you’re the expert.” Ummm…No. The quotations below reflect my thoughts on being an expert, or others’ claims to be such.  My favorites?  Mena Grabowski Trott, Annie Lennox, and Paul Newman ( Yeah…Well…).   ************** I talk about myself. That’s what I am. I’m a blogger. I […]

Exploring Your Past

Exploring Your Past

How many of you are recording your family history? In this electronic age, it’s easy to fall into that “I don’t need to save this stuff…I can always look it up on the internet” mentality.  And for state and national historical events, that’s true.  However I still save newspapers and things about current events. I […]

Just For Fun Friday 10/03/2014

Just For Fun Friday 10/03/2014

Are you a day person or a night person? Early mornings, or sleep in? Or are you like me, and totally confused? I love to watch the sunrise. But I like staying up late, stargazing, going out with friends, and watching old movies, too. Hmmm….maybe I need to break up my sleep time to 4 hours […]

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,          DAD!  September 29, 2014 85 years and counting!  Thanks for being there…..                 Oh – it’s nephew Mason McKean’s birthday, too!  Yay!