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Fitness is something that’s become more important as I get older. Staring down the barrel of 40, I realize that if I don’t do something to firm and tone my body, I’ll end up looking like Magda from “Their’s Something About Mary.” Sitting down, I knew I needed to do something to inspire me as [...]

I never know what to get my Grandma. She doesn’t need anything. All she wants is for me to come visit. Since she lives 500 miles away, we stay in touch through the photos. I do text photos on occasion, but she’s not that handy with the new technology. (And by new, I mean 1985.) So [...]

When my son was younger, Christmas was all about the presents. Since he’s now uber-mature and no longer a believer of Santa Claus, the focus has now become the meal. On Christmas Day we invite everyone and anyone. Family, friends, neighbors, acquaintances and even enemies stop by. Believe me when I say, I’m not sure [...]

The chill in the air and pine-scented candle in my house has put me in the holiday planning spirit. It’s also made me hungry. My Picaboo project today is for my Cookie Swap. That’s right, I break out the flour, butter and sugar all in my quest of reaching the pinnacle of domesticity… the perfect [...]