Some of you might have noticed the lack of holiday-related posts around here lately. In a blogosphere that is totally obsessed with saving money on gifts, making your own wrapping paper, and surviving holiday office parties, this is probably the one place you can hang out with no mistletoe or ribbons. I have not [...]

You may be wondering, What the heck is Love Drop, and why does Andrea post about it every month? Love Drop is an amazing community of people who just plain want to help those in need. I feel privileged to make a (teeny) contribution toward Love Drop’s efforts each month, and I would strongly encourage [...]

Happy 4th of July! This is one of my favorite holidays – cookouts, fireworks, sales at all the department stores… Oh wait, I forgot I don’t shop anymore. Cookouts and fireworks are enough for me these days! We are traveling about an hour from home to watch fireworks on the Ohio River if it doesn’t [...]