Don’t be “washed up” – trust yourself!
Nothing brings a household to a grinding halt faster than a major appliance that isn’t working properly. In our home, that was our washer last Wednesday. Since I do laundry…
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It’s time to stop those Christmas songs … or is it?
I’m someone who embrace EVERYTHING about the holidays. Advent is one of my favorite times of year. Bring on the anticipation about the birth of Christ, advent calendars, movies, lights,…
A perfect ‘Fit’
Last Friday I had to say goodbye to my (formerly) beloved Mini Cooper – or as I fondly called it, MC. I say formerly because this was my 2017 “post…
Keep those resolutions simple
At this time of year, I can’t help but start thinking about what my New Year’s resolution will be. I know not everyone makes them, and certainly not everyone achieves…
Getting inked at Middle Age
It seems like we see them everywhere these days, especially in warmer weather … tattoos. It almost feels at times like it’s more normal to see them on people than…
Multipurpose rooms
I have to chuckle quietly to myself when I tour some people’s houses. When they show me their craft room, office, exercise room, and/or guest room, I think of our…
From grief to joy
If you’re an empty nester, or a soon-to-be one, chances are you’ve lost one or both parents. I’ve shared with you all about the loss of my father-in-law Ron last…
Don’t buy that – Christmas is coming!
While I was on vacation visiting relatives in Nebraska a couple of weeks ago, I read an article about a new book called How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to…
Thank you, Readers!
Today’s column is all about you – our readers. If you can’t tell, many of the Reporter columnists are friends. In fact, four of us – hopefully more in the…
Defeating the “nevers”
One thing I love about the empty nester stage of life is that you can look back and realize how many “nevers” you’ve conquered. We’ve all heard the saying “never…