A weekend in Albuquerque allows access to interesting attractions in all directions. Our first stop is always “Old Town.” It’s not too far from the airport and a good place to get your bearings. Old Town offers quaint, historic and ethnic flavors – all of which make up this city. Indians from nearby Pueblos sell… Continue reading If You Only Have a Weekend: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Month: August 2016
A Washington DC Weekend: Know before You Go
My first trip to Washington DC, as a chaperone for an 8th grade school group, was not exactly my dream vacation! We traveled from Nashville by bus and everything was programmed. In just a few days, we packed in a lot of sights and activities. A few years later, I repeated the trip with a… Continue reading A Washington DC Weekend: Know before You Go
How to Protect Yourself from the Zika Virus
With the Summer Olympics going on in Rio, the news has been full of stories about the Zika virus and its horrible effects on people. Brazil is one of several countries with active cases of the virus, along with much of Latin America, the Caribbean and parts of the United States. Eventually, the virus will… Continue reading How to Protect Yourself from the Zika Virus
How Many Ways Can You Kill a Mosquito?
It’s summer, and that means mosquito season! Those pesky insects just seem to move in and take over, at least in Southwest Florida. Warm weather helps mosquito eggs hatch, and those babies become adults in less than a week, ready to wreak havoc on humans. The annoyance of itchy bites, along with the fear of… Continue reading How Many Ways Can You Kill a Mosquito?
Break Open that Brew! It’s Good for You.
When I was young, I wondered why so many people liked the taste of beer. It just didn’t interest me at all. But beer aficionados have been around forever. In his book, “Tasting Beer,” Randy Mosher says the Sumerians in the Middle East were the first great civilization and they loved their beer, which they… Continue reading Break Open that Brew! It’s Good for You.
From Empty Nesters to Make Out Dating
First Thoughts After Retirement Hallelujah! The kiddies are off to college and it is you and your sweetheart, all alone – together – in that monstrous house that seemed so small when the children filled it. The celebration quickly fades as you face that age-old question, what do we talk about now? Jimmy and Jenny… Continue reading From Empty Nesters to Make Out Dating
Does Gender Bias Still Exist Against Women Buying Cars?
Let’s begin with a little history of how car dealers used to treat potential female buyers. Early in the 1970’s, my husband and I visited a Ford dealership in Nashville in search of a new car for me. I’ll be the first to admit I knew nothing about cars or what questions I should ask… Continue reading Does Gender Bias Still Exist Against Women Buying Cars?
8 Ways You Can Help Your Grandchild Whose Parents Aren’t Together
Children whose parents are no longer together usually become caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place. Sometimes, one parent tries to use the child to get back at the other parent. Some kids spend way too much time listening to a parent spewing ugly words about the other one. It is rare… Continue reading 8 Ways You Can Help Your Grandchild Whose Parents Aren’t Together
Peach Cobbler and Summer Go Together
Summer in the South makes me think of peaches, and that leads me to peach cobbler. Yummy! Is there a better dessert than warm cobbler with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream? Those who know me understand that I rarely do things the normal way. So it wouldn’t be surprising to know that the… Continue reading Peach Cobbler and Summer Go Together
Kids in the Kitchen: Recipes a 10-Year-Old Can Make
Our grandson likes to cook and is quite serious and creative with the food he prepares…serious enough that I will give him a copy of my family cookbook and a couple of unique tools for Christmas. A few months ago, Josef called me to get my recipe for Frozen Fruit Salad, an easy dish but… Continue reading Kids in the Kitchen: Recipes a 10-Year-Old Can Make