The left side of the huge room was lined with vinyl rocking chairs circa 1950 0r 1960-ish. By the corner window, that faced the garden, was a dusty bookshelf and a table full of framed family photographs (also very dusty). On the back wall hung a now antique, aqua-colored rotary phone with the long, curly cord….
Post-Election Blues
Yesterday was weird. I was in a haze for part of the day. I woke up and saw that Trump had won and I cried. No, I did not vote for Hilary either. I am one of those “3rd party” voters that people are pissed at. Funny thing is, I didn’t even vote for one…
Perspective
Going through difficult times in our lives make us want curl up in a ball and stay in bed. But that’s not my style for too long. I do it for a bit and then I get up. Because what other choice do I have? Keep going or not, right? I took a little trip…
The Food of My People
Do you ever wonder where you came from? I’m not talking about the big, HUGE Oh My Goodness, where did I COME FROM??? I’m talking about ancestry. I know all my ‘peeps’ originated in the Slovakian area of Europe, many from what is now called the Czech Republic. I know this because my parents told…
WW – Passing of the Torch
Yesterday was a really emotional day for me. I am not exactly sure why. I found myself blubbering at one point. I was glued to the t.v. during the inaguration ceremony and in awe at the crowds on the National Mall. Just thinking about it again makes me tear up. I think A LOT of…