Hello there!  Thanks for popping over to visit the blog!  Today I am linking up with Erika from A Little Bit of Everything and Andrea from Momfessionals my favorites include snake plants which are natural air purifiers;  Snake plants clean the air! Growing up, my mother always had a plant called "mother-in-law's tongue."  Recently, I found these plants while food shopping: The tag said they were snake plants!  Upon further research, I learned their nickname is "mother-in-law's tongue."  I bought the plants because I loved the pots they were in.&n ..read more

Hello there!  Today I am linking up with Shea and Sheaffer for their link-up: What we are eating In June, my husband had an esophagectomy.  The procedure is called Ivor Lewis  surgery in which the surgeon removes the tumor from the esophagus but needs to relocate the stomach between the lungs (the esophagus is not elastic, but the small intestine is long enough to reach the stomach's new location).  After the feeding tube which he had for three weeks, my husband advanced from clear liquids, to more substantial liquids like smoothies to bland, small meals ..read more

Hello there!  Thanks for popping by!  Today I'm excited to link up with Erika from A Little Bit of Everything and Andrea from Momfessionals for: I decided to retire! On March 1, 2024, my husband was diagnosed with stage 3 gastric/esophageal cancer.  Since then, life has been a whirlwind with scans, chemotherapy, surgery, feeding tube, medication...  The surgery was June 5th so I took the last 2 weeks of school off.  His surgery was at Mass. General in Boston.  The surgeons are very happy with the surgery (click here to read about this complex procedure ..read more

Happy days are here again!  Today I am linking up with Andrea from Momfessionals and Erica from A Little Bit of Everything for: Solar Eclipse Excitement In Massachusetts, the eclipse peaked at 3:30 pm.  We get out of school at 2:50 pm so we had some time outside before going home.  As you can see, the kids LOVED watching: My daughter is having a baby! In July, my daughter is having a baby girl:  the first grandchild!  Here is Bethany with my new dog, Truffles: A Perfect Message from Power of Positivity! Every day I check out Instagram, and this message ..read more

Hello!  I'm always excited to try something new!  This time, I am linking up with Toronto Sam and other for: This month's question:  How did your meet your husband? In the fall of 1978, I started my freshman year at Colby College in Waterville, Maine.  I was homesick, academically underprepared and overwhelmed.  In November, the next door neighbor (who was an RA) in the dorm was hosting a wine and cheese party, and she invited me because I was so lonely.   When I got to the party, I recognized one person, Dale.  He worked at the field house.  ..read more

Happy New Year!  I wish you much health and happiness in 2024!  I am linking up with Andrea from Momfessionals and Erika from A Little Bit of Everything for: Books to Check Out: Right now I am reading: Click on cover to read more at Amazon! This book details the lives of people who are experiencing change.  The books takes place in England and Scotland.  If you are looking for a comforting and easy book to read, this book is perfect for you! In school, I am reading The One and Only Ruby by Christina Applegate to my class: Click here or on the cove ..read more

Hello there!  I need and want to get back to blogging!  I am already making a New Year's Resolution as well as getting ready for the holidays! Today I am linking up with Momfessionals and A Little Bit of Everything for: The BEST News:  We adopted a new dog! Here is my old dog, Gabi:   After having Gabi the Dog for over 14 years and losing her in July, I was lonely and lazy.  Who wants to walk after supper in the dark when it gets cold?  Not me!  Who wants to come home to an empty house with no one to greet you with sheer happiness and love ..read more

Happy Summer! Today I'm linking up with Sheaffer and Shay for a new-to-me link-up: WHAT WE ARE EATING My Hello Fresh Box is arriving today!  In this box, we will be having:   I get Hello Fresh one week per month.  I always pick the "Easy Prep." meals because I am not into chopping, cutting up vegetables, etc.  Actually, you check out their blog  using this link to get meal and cooking tips!  WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT In August, my husband and I are going to London for one week!  I know that we will have plenty to do! WHAT I’M LOVIN ..read more

This post is week 1 of 8 in the #8WeeksofSummer Blog Challenge for educators! Week 1: Artificial Intelligence in the form of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT appears to threaten some educators or educational institutions. Share your perspective to the perceived threat. *What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? For older adults (this is the politically correct term for people older than 65) or just people born before computers were in every house, AI happens when a computer thinks like a person.  Some examples include talking to "Alexa" or when a computer recognizes you ..read more

Happy Fantastic Friday!  Today I am delighted to link up with Momfessionals and A Little Bit of Everything for: Spring Break Getaway Put On Hold Our family has a 15 and a half year old black lab mutt, Gabi.  A few weeks ago, Gabi had an episode:  she collapsed and could not walk.  The next day we took her to the vet who prescribed additional painkillers and sent her home to be comfortable.  She also gave us a list of euthanasia vets.  That was one month ago.  Gabi is comfortable and eating.  However, my husband and I were so worried that her healt ..read more