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Jeans and a Sweatshirt – What else?

If someone asks me what I am wearing today, I’ll say jeans and a sweatshirt.  If they ask me what I wore yesterday, I’d say jeans and a sweatshirt.  If they ask me what I’m wearing tomorrow, I’d say jeans and a sweatshirt.  I think you get the picture – I’m a “jeans and a sweatshirt” type of gal, because they’re comfortable, casual and look particular good on my frame and figure. Of course, when I am going to a meeting or other formal event, I’ll dress appropriately.  After all, I don’t think my cousin Crystal would look kindly on me if I showed up at her wedding this weekend in jeans and a sweatshirt – unless, of course, I was also wearing my pearls!

Different Types of Dog Collars

Dog collars come in a variety of different materials and, depending on the type, serve different purposes.  The main use for dog collars is to keep control of the dog, especially for walking purposes.  The most common type of collar is the flat collar, which either uses a buckle or a quick-release mechanism to prevent the dog from being choked in emergency situations.  Slip collars are usually made of chain or nylon and include a ring at one end to allow for a loop to be made that goes around the dog’s neck.  A third type of collar is the head-halter, which is designed similarly to a horse halter.  Head-halters are designed to go around the back of the neck and over the muzzle.  With this type of collar, the dog-owner has more control over the dog than he/she would with a traditional dog collar.  Dog collars are also often fitted with identification tags, in case the dog gets lost and the owner needs to be notified.

The Waltons is Family Drama at its Best

My favorite TV show is one that you can only find in re-runs on certain cable networks.  It’s “The Waltons,” and it was produced back in the 1970s.  The series is about the Walton family who grew up on a mountain in rural Virginia during the depression and the days leading up to World War II.  What makes me love this show are the family values and work ethic it consistently displays in every episode.  Told through the eyes of the oldest son, there is always a moral to the story by the end of the show, and love does conquer all, even when the ultimate tragedies befall John Walton and his family.  The show is also available on DVD for at-home enjoyment.  It is family drama at its best.

Four Paws Up for Dog Pajamas

Aren’t dog pajamas simply the cutest things on the face of the Earth?  If I had a dog, which I don’t, I would definitely be going to the nearest pet care store and picking up a few sets of these.  I mean, think about it. People refer to them as “man’s best friend,” and consider them to be members of their families. Is there any other member of your family that you would allow to be without a nice set of flannel plaid pajamas on a cold winter morning?  Think of Christmas morning.  Everyone is gathered around the tree at the crack of dawn in their best holiday jammies.  Who would want their dog to be left out of the mix? I know that I wouldn’t.  Don’t get me wrong, if you can barely afford to put pajamas on you children’s backs you should probably rethink the dog pajama purchase. In fact, you should probably rethink having a dog in the first place.  Nevertheless, I’m definitely a fan of dog pajamas for large dogs. I think they’re great.

Daily Routines are Boring but Necessary

My daily routine is rather boring, but it is also necessary.  Because I have a 93-year old mother, I start my day by phoning her to make sure she is up and doing well.  Then I shower, and pull out my “To Do” list and figure out what the most pressing thing is that I have to do.  Usually it is something that pertains to my mother, like a doctor’s appointment.  The rest of my time is spent in my garden, harvesting the vegetables – or in the kitchen, canning or preserving the vegetables and/or planning dinner.  Of course, don’t forget the housecleaning and the laundry, which are all part of my daily routine.  There are minor tasks and activities that make a Monday different from a Wednesday, but for the most part my daily routine pretty much adheres to this tight script.  It’s all boring, but all necessary.

Niagara Falls is Scenic, Enjoyable and Fun

One of the most enjoyable places I’ve ever been to is Niagara Falls.  Although the cities of Niagara Falls on both the American and Canadian sides are filled with tourist traps and gimmicky souvenir shops, you can easily overlook and avoid those parts of town and concentrate on the natural wonders of the Niagara River and the powerfully awesome falls that come thundering down on both sides of the border.  The American Bridal Veil Falls are smaller and more sedate, while the Canadian Horseshoe Falls are breathlessly beautiful and exploding with strength.  Watching the falls and walking along the scenic pathways is one of the most enjoyable experiences anyone can have.  It is Mother Nature at her best.

Too Many Hobbies and Not Enough Time!

When I was younger, I only had one or two hobbies, but now that I’ve gotten older, I find that my interests have expanded to the point where I have several hobbies, even though I can only work on one or two at a time.  My main passion is photography, which has served me well over the years.  It ties in directly to another one of my hobbies – genealogy.  Because of my photography hobby, I have been able to scan in and restore old family photos to a quality that was probably superior to the original. My photography hobby has led me to collect cameras, and right now I have about 25 in my collection.  If only there were more hours in the day!

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Dinner Dilemmas

I love to cook, so it is always a dilemma about what I am going to eat for dinner.  There are so many recipes and so little time!  However, whenever I am stymied about what I should make, I always turn to my trusty boneless chicken breasts, which form the basis for many of my dinner meals.  Most recently I decided to try a version of Chicken Piccata, a delicious and lemony flavored dish that includes just a splash of wine, artichokes, capers and mushrooms.  Chicken Piccata is a ridiculously easy dish to prepare, but when you serve it with some fluffy rice pilaf and a side of asparagus, it looks like haute cuisine and tastes even better. So that’s how I solved my dinner dilemma.

If it Could only be Springtime all Year Long!

My favorite season is the spring.  It is always so refreshing to wake up after a long, cold winter and realize that the days are getting warmer, the sunshine is lingering longer and the evidence of new growth is everywhere.  Flowers are poking out of the ground and trees are showing new leaves.  It just makes you feel good allover!  Spring is perfect weather for my favorite outfit:  jeans and a sweatshirt.   You can wear this all day long and feel comfortable and fashionable, even though it is not appropriate for the workplace.  Spring always makes people nicer, kinder and more considerate.  Is it any wonder that spring is my favorite time of the year?  Isn’t spring everybody’s favorite season?  If not, it should be!

We all love our dogs, don’t we?

Some of us love our dogs more than others.  Mine is only slightly spoiled. She is allowed to sleep with me at night in my bed and she is a major bed hog- problem is she’s only 20 pounds! She also loves to go camping.  We are not allowed to say the word “camping” until the camper and the car are completely loaded because she acts like a freak! The last camping trip of the year will be at the end of October and all of our friends will be bringing their dogs as well, so this year we have decided to do a Halloween theme and of course we will go shopping for Halloween costumes for dogs…of course it’s silly and the animals will act all humiliated but it’s going to be fun. Trick or treating for snacks, they will have to do tricks for them of course and we will have a parade and a contest for the best costume what great fun it will be. Hopefully it doesn’t snow! Wish us luck.