How to make a 10K Quilt

by | Nov 9, 2011 | Random Musings, Sports

In my not so distant past I used to run 10k’s. And although I championed the causes, enjoyed the exercise and was motivated by the competition… the real joy of the races for me were the tee shirts. Every size, shape and color. Every imaginable design. The Reindeer...

Use the good silver

by | Nov 6, 2011 | Food, Random Musings, Writing

It always fascinates me when I go to people’s houses and I see ‘the good china’ or ‘the good silver’ on display. Why? It’s not art… it’s just a ‘good’ utensil. However, the definition of utensil...

Mary McLeod Bethune – a visionary

by | Oct 23, 2011 | Books, Chick Stuff

In third grade, I did my first book report. It was for my favorite teacher, Mrs. Nagel, so naturally I wanted to read a book about a teacher. After all, both of my folks were teachers- and most of my exposure to positive adult role models had been my teachers. So I...

How surfing taught me body acceptance

by | Oct 17, 2011 | Chick Stuff, Sports

Playing field hockey for most of my teenaged years, I had developed huge body consciousness issues. In short, I have big legs. Big field hockey legs. Heading to Maui for a much needed vacation, my big legs were the last thing on my mind…until the group of skinny...