Tidbits

Christmas 2006:– Rich in family and tradition– Two children who are truly bright lights– Sparkle and light– Delicious, well-prepared food– Some quality downtime with MomBack to real life …

Family time

I’m psyched about the weekend ahead. Some last-minute prep for Christmas, Mom’s 70th birthday on Sunday, the niece and nephew’s faces on Christmas day. Good food, warm house.Merry Christmas.

Umbertina

I am reading a novel called Umbertina by Helen Barolini. I’m only 60 pages into it, but I am captivated by it. It’s about three generations of Italian women and I am currently reading about the first, whose story takes place from 1860 to 1940.She grows up...

Health

So many people in my generation are losing parents. This year that has really been a resounding theme. So scary to me.But what is even more frightening is when my friends’ spouses start having health scares. One friend’s husband is being treated for...