Author: Aimee

Expanding My Horizons

While we were in Mexico - I ate a stuffed pepper. This is a big deal, because I pretty much hate peppers, stuffed or not. Growing up, that was one meal my mom had to shove down my throat. Well, that - and liver or…

A Work In Progress

Even though I have given my flower bed essentially zero attention, the blooms are sprouting up quite nicely. I did bother to put some annuals in pots on the porch, which livens things up considerably - but the flower beds in the back yard are…

My heart was going 100 mph.

It started as a normal day at Water World. Hanging out in Wally World and splashing around in the kiddy slides. Then we took a walk over to another section and Declan saw the "skateboard ride" (or to be specific, The Screaming Mimi - an…

Happy Birthday Dana & Babs!

Two people who are very special to me were born today.DANAMy oldest friend! We once worked together at the record store while we went to different high schools together, but then through all the twists and turns in our lives, we have stayed friends throughout.…

His Father’s Day Present

What, do you ask, did Bryan want for Father's Day?A day to rearrange, declutter and organize the garage. Honey, ANY time you want your present to equal CLEANING TIME, that's A-OK with me.I wonder what he'll want for his birthday.

Art Camp

When Declan's school offered a special week of "Art Camp," we jumped at the chance. He spent the week painting, watercoloring, drawing, sculpting... anything you can imagine. Every night he has been a drawing fiend, so I know he really enjoyed it. They took 2…

Glad it’s not MY resume.

George W. BushThe White House, USAEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Law Enforcement:• I was arrested in Kennebunkport, Maine, in 1976 for driving under the influence of alcohol. I pled guilty, paid a fine, and had my driver's license suspended for 30 days.• My Texas driving record has been…