Today is Barbie's birthday and brings back memories because when Barbie debuted fifty four years ago today, every little girl in America wanted one. Everyone knew her, and her zebra striped bathing suit was iconic. My daughter was facing a tonsillectomy and yearned for a Barbie doll. I promised her one, and then found that there were none to be found anywhere. I … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Barbie!
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Where I’ll be speaking on April 3
Today I bravely drove to West Seattle to meet the great folks at the Senior Center of West Seattle where I'll be speaking for their annual fundraiser on April 3. What a great place. There's so much going on. They have their own self sustaining cafe with homemade soup everyday and fresh made sandwiches. There was a Bingo game going on but they're famous for their Rainbow … [Read more...] about Where I’ll be speaking on April 3
My Prayer Plant Doesn’t have a Prayer.
Here's the link to the original "Doesn't have a Prayer" column in The News Tribune.http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/02/03/2460226/even-indestructible-plants-dont.html … [Read more...] about My Prayer Plant Doesn’t have a Prayer.
It’s Praying!!
I wrote in this month's News Tribune about my prayer plant that just wouldn't pray. I was afraid it was an atheist. But John called me from his nursery in Graham, and said that he knew what the trouble was - "It's too wet, he said, and it isn't getting enough sun." I moved the plant, and now it's rolled up very devoutly. If you look closely you can see the little tube all … [Read more...] about It’s Praying!!
Cockeyed Optimist as printed in the Tacoma News Tribune
I didn’t begin to develop signs of altitude sickness until we started the final upward climb to the summit. Breathlessly, I reached my destination, gratefully paid three dollars for a bottle of water, and threw myself down to rest. “No, Mom,” my daughter said, tugging at my arm. “These aren’t our seats. Ours are up one more level.” This year we decided to treat … [Read more...] about Cockeyed Optimist as printed in the Tacoma News Tribune
We’re Baaaaaack!!
I've learned something valuable about blogging. You can't possibly find time to do it over the Christmas holidays. But now Christmas is gone, New Year is past, I've had my birthday. We had winter. It dragged on for a whole week. I thought it would never go away. Here's the view off my back porch. and now Valentine's Day is on the way. What I like about February is that … [Read more...] about We’re Baaaaaack!!
Sure, I Can Answer Your Question! Probably!
I've had several messages today wondering why our posts aren't in order with most recent at the top. I am glad to tell you. The computer is misbehaving and the pages aren't loading properly. So last night I got tired and went off to bed. I think I've gotten it straightened out now. We shall see. I got a message from Peggi Selden Rowe, in our chat about whether we still … [Read more...] about Sure, I Can Answer Your Question! Probably!
Another Take On Christmas Gifts
Here's another take on that Christmas gift giving habit from a column I wrote in 2002. That Christmas Habit Dorothy Wilhelm©2002 “Habit is what gets me through,” Bob tells me firmly. He says everything firmly. I bumped into this retired bachelor in the potato section at Albertson’s. You meet the most interesting people in the Produce Department. Bob doesn’t hesitate to … [Read more...] about Another Take On Christmas Gifts
Sixty Plus Christmas From Our House to Yours!!
I'm looking forward to Christmas especially this year. I think having this blog to work on adds to the sparkle and the fun. Gina and I went to see Cinderella at the 5th Avenue is Seattle yesterday - incredible, and today is Great Grandson Tristin's eighth birthday. We are blessed. I am trying so desperately to get packages in the mail, made three kinds of candy today. All … [Read more...] about Sixty Plus Christmas From Our House to Yours!!
Sixty Plus Great Ideas for Christmas
I don't know about you, but sometimes I find it hard to get into the Christmas spirit now that the kids are grown and I can't even decide if I'll have a Christmas tree this year. Well, when I feel that way, I find the best thing to do is to is pour some egg nog half n half with 7 up, (rum is optional) put on Christmas Carols, and then sprinkle cinnamon on your warm … [Read more...] about Sixty Plus Great Ideas for Christmas