Friday Confession #7

by Beemie // August 29, 2014 // No Comments

I grew up in a home where cursing was not an acceptable form of expression. I can honestly say I never heard the Milkman (my father) utter a swear except when he was nearing the end of life and even... Continue reading →

Decisions, Decisions…

by Beemie // August 27, 2014 // 2 Comments

The first day of school outfit used to be so easy way back in late 1970 something. I would wake up and know exactly what I was going to wear… every… single… day. Everything was crisp (thanks to sewn in pleats... Continue reading →

The Accidental Salad

by Beemie // August 26, 2014 // 1 Comment

One evening last week when I was leaving school after a 10 hour day. One of my team members had just returned from Chick-fil-A with a fried chicken sandwich and waffle fries. Honestly, as I was saying my good-byes I... Continue reading →

When Doves Cry,…Nest and Coo

by Beemie // August 25, 2014 // 1 Comment

It seems my several years of tap and ballet lessons in childhood have finally paid off. Early Sunday morning as I went out the front door of the house, I was quickly forced to make several plié (pronounced plee-ay’) moves down... Continue reading →

Friday Confession #6

by Beemie // August 22, 2014 // 2 Comments

I do tend to be an optimistic person. Making life fun no matter the situation is my goal. Humor provides a necessary release of anxiety and stress. So in honor of my first week back to work, bright-eyed Beemie will... Continue reading →

Farmer’s Market…

by Beemie // August 21, 2014 // No Comments

On Saturday I had just put the final touches on my post about summer days driftin’ away (SDDA) when Son-ster #1 stopped at the house. Son-ster #2 organized a new cell phone plan for us and we needed to get #1 in... Continue reading →

It isn’t easy, but I’ll try…

by Beemie // August 19, 2014 // 2 Comments

Two score and one year ago, I was in the 4th grade. Sister Maura Ann, CSJ* was my teacher. I liked her; she was a young progressive nun who no longer wore the habit of the order to which she... Continue reading →

Summer days driftin’ away…

by Beemie // August 18, 2014 // No Comments

Here I sit in my sunroom on the final weekend before I go back to school. I have loved the summer my entire life…I can still hear the sounds of summer coming through the open windows of my childhood home... Continue reading →

Friday Confession #5

by Beemie // August 15, 2014 // 2 Comments

Obviously if I have started a blog…(a whole 5 Fridays now…confetti falling on my head as I write)…then I must think I have something to say/write. I tend to be on the laughing side of life even though if you’re a... Continue reading →

Who’s up for a Gag?

by Beemie // August 14, 2014 // 1 Comment

It has been two years since we have been true empty nesters. When the Son-sters come to visit it is no longer for a long summer stint, Christmas break between semesters or spring break. After two years of leaving for... Continue reading →

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