Blog Archives
Lori: Peonies help remember and honor
The peonies are slightly behind schedule for Memorial Day. I worry about such things, not because I want to, but … Continue reading
Lori: Is gelatin salad still gellin’?
I dread being the bearer of bad news, especially in an uncertain economy, questionable employment gains and high allergen levels, … Continue reading
Lori: Gift sweeps mom off her feet
I received a great Mother’s Day gift last year. We were just about to cut into a beautiful cake topped with … Continue reading
Lori: All a twitter over tweeting
The husband joined Twitter. I coached him. It was like standing behind someone who is deathly afraid of water and … Continue reading
Lori: Seeing can be believing in History’s “The Bible”
If you’ve missed “The Bible,” airing on the History Channel, you’ve missed something worth watching. The miniseries, co-produced by Mark … Continue reading
Lori: The softer side of Jersey
A branch on our family tree has stretched to New Jersey for the second time. One of the silver linings … Continue reading
Lori: NYC Soda Ban — How About some coffee, Sugar?
If all goes according to plan, the New York City soda ban should go into effect soon. The new restrictions … Continue reading
Lori: Pajama pants need a wake-up call
For an advanced people, we sure have a lot of problems with our pants. You wouldn’t think pants would be … Continue reading
Lori: Brain storage space in jeopardy
The longer we live, the more history we have to learn. This is the reason our founders were smarter than … Continue reading
Lori: Four steps to the dance floor
For men, the most terrifying aspect of a wedding is that the ceremony is followed by food which is often … Continue reading
Lori: Mark my words (yours, too)
If people who love technology are called techies, and people who love food are called foodies, then people who enjoy … Continue reading
Lori: Foster family a respite from the battle
Friends are celebrating a new addition to their family. It’s a boy. He has dark hair and dark eyes. And … Continue reading
Lori: When the baby ties the knot
The baby is getting married. The husband has been copying photographs putting together a video for the reception. He made … Continue reading
Lori: Snow accumulation grows with age
The snows of your childhood are always better than the snows of your adulthood. For one thing, the snows of … Continue reading
Lori: Christmas ornament dangles truth
Our Christmas tree decorations have taken a hit this year. Small pudgy hands have popped a manger out of a … Continue reading
Lori: Roll over Rudolph, you’ve been upstaged
We recently carted three of the grandchildren to a library Christmas program billed as one of Santa’s elves bringing animals … Continue reading