Monthly Archives: May 2014

The Goldfinch : Book Review

The Goldfinch is a best seller written by Donna Tartt. I started this book a few months ago when I borrowed it from the library but unfortunately couldn’t renew it due to its popularity. I did buy it for my … Continue reading

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The Rush Hour Traffic Personalities

I heard on the news recently that Pittsburgh , the area in which I reside, has been ranked #2 nationally in a most courteous driver poll. While that may be true I have noted many different personalities driving these roads. … Continue reading

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A Visit to New York City

This trip was a very special one as it was not only the yearly get away to New York but also to attend the graduation of Shannon from NYU. Although we are not related by blood I truly do regard … Continue reading

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Gratitude List #14

America’s fighting men and women sacrifice much to ensure that our great nation stays free. We owe a debt of gratitude to the soldiers that have paid the ultimate price for this cause, as well as for those who are … Continue reading

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Gratitude List # 13

What a beautiful weekend and had a wonderful Mother’s Day.  Seems like the month of May is flying by too quickly. My Gratitude List (in no particular order) Happy to be back on a more regular schedule.  The past 2 … Continue reading

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To A Special Granddaughter

To my Granddaughter May 6, 2010 is a very important day in my life. Today is the day you first came into the world. I remember how excited I was when I first received the pictures. I could not wait … Continue reading

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Gratitude List #12

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a … Continue reading

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A Fun Saturday Morning

Today was a fun adventure in photography. We did a field trip for the end of our class (even though we have 1 more class due to Spring Break). We went to the park near my house and a Lake. … Continue reading

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Bittersweet Times

For the past 2 years this is the week that my last 2 mile run would be tonight. I would be getting my bag packed. My water belt filled with gels and extra bobby pins. The race course would be … Continue reading

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