Entertainment… Piazza San Marco and the Pigeons/Venice, Italy 13 Feb 201114 Feb 2012 Aaah...just when you think that pigeons are beautifully sweet and curious creatures, they zoom in for the attack. Tiny sacks of seed can be purchased at the vendor kiosks that…
Entertainment… A Tale of Two Waitresses 12 Feb 201112 Feb 2011 Several factors have figured into our dining decisions over the past couple of evenings. With errands to run, we found ourselves choosing to dine out rather than eating in. Two…
self-help Ginseng Tea, Kombucha Tea Drops and D-3 11 Feb 201111 Feb 2011 There has been an outbreak of flu and strep throat in our area. Some local hospitals have banned visitors in an effort to protect their patients as the most contagious…
home… Shisa (lion dogs) 10 Feb 201110 Feb 2011 I received a pair of shisa dogs from a friend, as a symbol of good luck. One has its mouth open to scare away evil spirits. The other has its…
Uncategorized An Hour Spent With a Tech Specialist 9 Feb 20119 Feb 2011 There are times when we have to accept our limitations and embrace asking for help. A few of the issues that I have been having with my new computer, dual…
friends… The Phenomenon of Middle-Age Wisdom 8 Feb 20118 Feb 2011 I have noticed a recent energetic shift in myself and among my friends as we race through our forties. No longer content with the choices we made as teenagers, we…
Entertainment… New River Trail State Park 7 Feb 20117 Feb 2011 The New River isn't 'new' at all. In fact, it is the oldest river in North America and considered second oldest in the world; the Nile taking the top spot.…
food… Wine and Women 6 Feb 20116 Feb 2011 A wise person once said that our friends are the family that we choose. It had to have been a woman. As women, we support each other, celebrate our successes,…
Entertainment… Claytor Lake, Virginia 5 Feb 20115 Feb 2011 Southwest Virginia is a gold mine for recreational activity. With mountain peaks, state parks, lakes, rivers, hiking trails, horseback riding trails, scenic drives, campgrounds, well...the list just goes on and…
home… Sweetie Pie & Donkey Get the Vole 4 Feb 20114 Feb 2011 North Carolina protects its moles and voles, as many other states do. We are allowed only traps that catch them alive, which never work for me. And I wouldn't try…