My Top 10 Favorite Scary Movies

Top 10 scary movies

Today is Friday the 13th and what makes it even creepier, is that we are expecting a full moon tonight. The last time the two will coincide for 30 years. So if you are going out tonight, beware of the werewolves lurking in dark corners. If you don’t want to risk it, I suggest you …

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Great Reads!

I love reading!

Never did I imagine that I would be clambering to finish one historical novel to move on to another. My reading style used to be murder/mystery with a side of romance. But I picked up The Other Boleyn Girl at a used book store last year and ever since, I cannot get enough of these …

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Dealing with Difficult People

All too often I hear people excuse others bad behavior with the words “Oh, that’s just the way they are.” Well no more! Put downs, condescending tones, and verbal abuse are NOT ok. Feeling embarrassed or used are NOT signs of a good relationship. We don’t have to put up with it. We all deserve …

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Keeping Your Cool in the Summer Heat

Reipces to feed and hydrate you on a hot summer day

I love, love, love summer. The hotter the better. But I say that with the caveat that I don’t actually have to spend a lot of time in the heat unless I am near a body of water. You may not share my love for the sizzling sidewalks, but either way, we are both sweating …

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The Dads in My Life Are Awesome

dads are awesome

I had an awesome dad. From a kid’s perspective he had the coolest job- he drove choo choo trains (as an adult I still think that’s pretty cool). He played my favorite board games with me and took me to the park to show off my monkey bar skills. When I’d go with him to …

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