EXCUSE ME! DO YOU CHAFE? Imagine for a moment that you are sitting in a college campus commons, surrounded by trees and walkways, with multiple park benches strewn about. There are just a few people here and there, going about their day. You are sitting in the middle of a particular bench (that seats aboutContinueContinue reading “Excuse me… “Do you chafe?””
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DUCT TAPE – REDEMPTION ON A ROLL
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. For a lot of us, our mothers are or were the bedrock and foundations on what kept our households in tact. Moms dished out not only love, but compassion, wisdom, advice and encouragement. What is something you remember most about your mom? Was it that special sandwich she made for youContinueContinue reading “DUCT TAPE – REDEMPTION ON A ROLL”
GOD’S Square Mile “AKA” Ocean Grave N.J.
Hello Again and welcome to my blog. If you enjoy my stories, please consider subscribing to my blog, check the “LIKE” button and leave a comment after reading… I just love getting feedback so I know you really appreciate what I write. It means a lot. Thanks. I always loved being at the beach. ThereContinueContinue reading “GOD’S Square Mile “AKA” Ocean Grave N.J.”
THE KITCHEN MAKEOVER
Hello again, and thanks for reading my blog. Not all home repairs go as planned. Some people deal with plumbing disasters, some experience electrical mishaps, and some suffer through home makeovers that turn into utter catastrophes. Our kitchen upgrade turned out to be quite beautiful, although the journey getting there was a bit bumpy atContinueContinue reading “THE KITCHEN MAKEOVER”
COLOGNE CAN KILL YA!
Hello again, and welcome back to my blog. Did you ever wonder how many things there are out there in your world that can kill you? Sure, there are the obvious, like cars, buses, runaway tractor trailers, and falling debris from the international space station. But closer to home, there are enemies out there youContinueContinue reading “COLOGNE CAN KILL YA!”
TAKING ON DOMINIC
Hello and welcome back to my blog. Most of us can remember at least one unforgettable character from our middle school years that we either despised or had an altercation with. Mine was a kid named Dominic. And yes, we sparred. Being a scrawny little guy through most of my teen-aged years did not allowContinueContinue reading “TAKING ON DOMINIC”
HEY MA! WHAT’S FOR DINNAH? Recipe for Italian Chicken Tortellini
Hi again, and thanks for reading my blog. This is a true story and I’m sure some of you out there can probably relate with similar incidents in your own families. I’d love to hear your comments, so please subscribe to my blog and leave me your remarks. Thanks. Mom was so busy dumping theContinueContinue reading “HEY MA! WHAT’S FOR DINNAH? Recipe for Italian Chicken Tortellini”
CRITTERS GALORE
Hello again, and welcome back to my blog. Having a pet was always an integral part of any child’s upbringing. In our house, we welcomed many of those same critters, but sometimes having to care for them didn’t go as planned. Hope you enjoy the story. For as far back as I could remember, allContinueContinue reading “CRITTERS GALORE”
The Italian Curse (Malocchio – The Evil Eye)
It was almost 6:30 AM when Mom started banging on my bedroom door while simultaneously shouting, “Get up, I’m going to be late!” not once but twice. I peered my head out from under the covers just enough to see Mom standing there all dressed in her off-white tight-fitting nurses aid uniform. “Well,” she said,ContinueContinue reading “The Italian Curse (Malocchio – The Evil Eye)”
The Riccis’ Pot Pie Adventure
You can guess that dinner time around our house was usually hectic. Not only were their many mouths to feed, but with so many kids, each one’s tastes varied wildly from plain and ordinary to strangely sinful. Unfortunately, our food budget was mostly on the lean side and there were many days where we hadContinueContinue reading “The Riccis’ Pot Pie Adventure”
