Is there another northern American city that can pull off a spring break like Chicago? In August? Without a beach? Well played, Chicago, well played. Last week, Kathy and I went to Chicago for a couple of days. It’s my favorite city in the US., perhaps because of my loyalty to the Midwest. It’s an easy four-hour train ride, there is always much to do, and beautiful Lake Michigan views aren’t too far away. This visit was planned some time ago and since much of what we were going to do Continue Reading
Letting Go of Family History
For thirty-five years, I’ve been the keeper of many items representative of my family’s history. I’ve reached the time I want to move more of it along, simply because I want the space, but my 'old soul' is kicking in. Let me explain: Practical Pam: You seem troubled no one wants your stuff? Pathetically Sentimental Pam: It’s family history. Practical Pam: It no longer has value. When’s the last time you’ve even looked at any of it? Pathetically Sentimental Pam: But once it leaves the Continue Reading
But it’s a dry heat…
How many times have we been told “but it’s a dry heat” when we’ve heard about the triple digit temperatures of the desert southwest? As if that's supposed to make it less hot. But is it true? My friend Kathy and I have just returned from an eight day visit to Tucson, Arizona and during that time, they set a record high of 111 for the day after we got there, set a record for most number of days over 100 degrees, and welcomed the monsoon season that brought flash floods and gale-force Continue Reading
Tales From My Closet or The Day I Lost My Knees
If it’s summer, it’s closet inventory time for me. Once again, I’m amazed at what I discovered. Raise your hand if you have items in your closet that have no business being there. Keep your hand raised if you can shake your head and ask “what was I thinking?” This little trip in self-discovery started when I recently shopped for a pair of sport sandals. (I have always called these tendals – part tennis shoe, part sandal.) As I was contemplating the purchase, the sales kid reminded me Continue Reading