I heard from Diane about 2pm, and Shannon did well with her surgery. She will be in the hospital in Pittsburgh two or three days. Still praying for complete recovery! Not much to post, as I spent the day preparing…

We had a nice evening at Nate and Jen’s last night! Cameron – of course – was the entertainment, as well as a parcel of cats, a 75 pound dog Ranger that thinks he’s a lap dog, and a pig…

Right now it’s very quiet here. I have Y108’s Countrified Christmas on again, listening to non stop Holiday Songs. It’s much more fun than watching the hundreds of repeat Hallmark movies (although I do watch them every day!). We had…

Dearest friends and family – After a busy week – month, even! – here it is, the quiet of Christmas Eve. I had my sister and Paul, their son Jesse and Tonia and Isaac, and Nate and Christina for supper…

It was really cold this morning – still a dusting of snow on the yards. I left the laundry room spigot drip all night, and left the doors under the sinks open to help keep them warmer. All was well…

Very cold (20*)! But the sun is shining so that makes it tolerable. Our ‘kids’ made Gingerbread Houses at church and they were on display this morning. They were all very good, but my favorite was the one with the…

Only a few more days until Santa! SANTA! I KNOW HIM! (Movie quote…) I got up extra early to prep for the day. Changed sheets, got ready, had breakfast. Kathy and Paul picked me up at 8:15am and we parked…

Five more days! I bet all the little ones are wound up and have enough energy to power Santa’s sleigh! And speaking of little ones, I haven’t seen Cameron in a while. Noah’s schedule and the weather are making it…

Man, I didn’t sleep last night! I was up until almost 4am. My mind was racing and just would not stop. I was even singing songs in my sleep! I’m convinced it’s one of my new medications but who knows…

It’s been a rainy day today, and a little cooler than Monday and Tuesday. Temperature says 34* but feels like 26*!! I did have to run out a few times: Take the trash up, get the mail, buzz over to…