I had a truly memorable Memorial Day weekend this past May of 2023.  The goal was to visit my big sister Casandra who moved to Nashville almost a year ago.  And of course to see her daughter MoNa, her son-in-law Kevia and their rambunctious 6 year old son, Harlem.   Memorial Day is not called the “unofficial start to Summer” for nothing.  It seems as if everybody and their grandmother (smile) was driving that weekend on the road, flying in the air, or using some mode of public transportation during this much anticipated prelude to Summer.   What usually happens when we ..read more

I am writing this blog post on a semi-wet and blustery Sunday afternoon in the month of May.  We are having a true Spring this year and it’s not easy getting used to.  Also it’s been 14 months since the pandemic officially started in Connecticut and although some things have changed, others have not…     This is the 7th installment of a (hopefully) limited series of blog posts related to my Covid 19 experience – but 7 is my lucky number so I’m going to go with that (smile).     But first things first, I am still working hybrid — one day operating from home, the ..read more

To be writing about my current situation less than two weeks before the Happy New Year says a lot (smile).  It’s not like I haven’t had the time to write, just not finding too many different things to write about…     But I’m still that girl who likes to see the glass as half full so I am going to talk about the positive things that have happened to me during this ongoing Covid 19  “trial.”     1).   I am happy to say that I am still working Hybrid (Day 1 working from the office, Day 2 working  from home and so on and so forth).  Truly the best ca ..read more

It’s been a minute since I blogged in TVFL about anything – 10 months to be exact – call it the ‘Pandemic Blues’ but I’ve been feeling pretty unmotivated when it comes to writing about my life.     It could also be because I’ve been having GI issues of late which are more annoying than painful.  Between doctor’s appointments, getting my Vitals checked, eliminating certain foods from my diet, it’s not been a fun start to the New Year…     One thing’s for sure, the issue is not related to alcohol since I stopped drinking anything but Mocktails at the onset of the Pande ..read more

I turned 60 years old on February 14th 2022.  I was tripping about my “advanced age” (smile) for a minute because it suddenly hit me that I more likely then not have more years behind me then I have in front of me… However, on the flip side, I consider my age to be a blessing because not everyone lives to the ripe old age of 60. And to truly celebrate this milestone birthday, as well as our 10th year love anniversary, me and my boo embarked on a much needed and long overdue vacation to Cancun, Mexico.  My travel agent Karen booked our stay at an Adults -Only, All-Inclusive Iberostar ..read more

I was raised in the small town of Groton, Connecticut (population around 40,000). I graduated from Mary Morrison Elementary School, Robert E. Fitch Jr. High School and Robert E. Fitch Sr. High School.   And, as is the case of most small towns, the “legal age” residents (like myself back then) were usually looking for something fun and/or exciting to do post graduation.   I was in luck that year.  It was 1980 and the nightclub scene in Groton and the surrounding towns and cities was lit!   Again this is wayyyyyyy back in the day so Disco music was very popular.   And th ..read more

  I’m sure this comes as no surprise to anyone that on this Friday, December 31st,  I am happy to see 2021 Simply. Go. Away. (smile)   I am cautiously optimistic though that even when the 2022 pandemic brings its own variants, we will all learn to effectively work around them so that we can resume a somewhat “normal” life.   I have already noticed the following habits in my own life as I head into 2022: I still wear a face mask practically everywhere I go I’m still working 50% hybrid (one day from my home office; the next day from my work office and so on…) I am sti ..read more

It’s the season of what we like to call “Fall” in New England.  The days are short, the air is brisk and the leaves are “falling” from the trees.   I happen to like this season because the temperatures in Connecticut tend not to be too extreme plus it’s a great time to enjoy backyard bonfires.     It’s also cold and flu season so I scheduled my flu shot this coming week at my place of employment.  I was advised by my Primary Care Physician to get the Shingles shot this year which by the way comes in two separate doses.  I’m well over 50 but for some reason was ad ..read more

There was a small window in time at some point in July of 2021 where life was beginning to feel a little normal, albeit, the “new normal,” as masks were flung off, dressy outfits were put back on and baseball caps were sent back to the ball field.     Then along came Delta, it sounds like a movie but instead it’s the name of the new variant that is quickly turning our everyday lives into a mini nightmare.  The medical doctor on the last news segment I watched explained that even if you are fully vaccinated, you can still catch and/or transmit the COVID virus –  Yikes! &nbs ..read more

Life as I knew it has certainly changed.  What has not changed is that I am still operating in a hybrid fashion at work (one day working from the office; the next day working from home) and I can’t say I’m mad about it (smile).     I’m also still going to I Love Kickboxing at the crack of dawn 5 days a week which not only keeps me in shape, but also keeps me sane (smile).     I’m 59 years old so I was in the second wave of folks eligible for the vaccine in Connecticut – and was truly happy to get it.  They shot my arm with Moderna which means in anothe ..read more