You’d have to be living under a rock to have never seen the advertisements ALL over the Internet for Zulily. A couple of days ago, I decided to check it out. I was tired of searching for deals on Amazon and had a little extra time to spare – so I hopped on over. If you’ve never been to the Zulily website – prepare in advance to spend a good deal of time there. The […] Read the Full Article »
Dysfunctional Relationships Can Be a Blessing in Disguise
The news of Granny Baer's passing has caused me to pause and reflect on the real blessings in my life. I don't expect everyone, or anyone for that matter, to understand the functional, dysfunctional family and life I live, but it's what has worked for me and my kids. When I divorced, I broke marital ties with the man – I didn't break ties with his family. That somewhat set the pattern for what my […] Read the Full Article »
Rest in Peace Granny Baer
Just after midnight I received a text message from my son informing me that Granny Baer had passed away. The matriarch (and patriarch) of the Baer clan was gone. I never thought I would see the day that Granny would be gone – I always laughed, while amazed, at how she defied science and medicine to live such a long and productive life. A few years back she tripped and fell over her dog – […] Read the Full Article »