We are approximately four weeks from Thanksgiving. A time for families to gather around the table to eat, laugh, and, well, be thankful. In our family, it was also a time to see, and hear, Aunt Ginni! After my uncle passed, typically Thanksgiving was held at my parents home. Mom would make the “backbone” of… Continue reading The Aunt Ginni Chronicles: Confessions from the Thanksgiving Table
Stories from the Porch
Wally, Kettering, and Pumpkin Pie
I live in a small town. Even though it is the county seat, when it comes to options for grocery shopping it is somewhat of a bust. We have a Walmart Supercenter, a small town IGA, and an Aldi. Of the three, Wally is the go-to. If I want to diversify my shopping experience, I… Continue reading Wally, Kettering, and Pumpkin Pie
A Little Grace at 3,000 Feet
After a small hiatus, I am back. I needed some downtime – time to reflect, gather my thoughts, and, in general, just rest. It has been a busy 2026, but I am ready to finish the year strong. The hubby and I took a small vacation to West Virginia. Far enough from home to feel… Continue reading A Little Grace at 3,000 Feet
Did I Make You Proud?
The parent-child relationship can be a delicate balance between wanting to make your parents proud and giving them plenty of reasons to wonder where they went wrong. A child spends a lifetime doing their best to honor and make their parents proud, while a parent spends a lifetime trying to set an example and teach… Continue reading Did I Make You Proud?
Back to School: Supplies, Scavenger Hunts & Family Secrets
It’s that time of the year when all the kiddos are heading back to school. Some parents are thrilled beyond their wildest dreams that the little munchkins will be someone else’s problem for seven hours a day. Some parents are saddened that little Mary and Tommy will not be at home for those seven hours,… Continue reading Back to School: Supplies, Scavenger Hunts & Family Secrets
Ah-One, Ah-Two…and a Childhood Held Hostage
The other night my husband told me he read some of my posts before leaving for work that morning. He said he didn’t know why, but all of a sudden he thought, “I bet her next title will be Paul Harvey, Bob Hope and Lawrence Welk”. Hmmm…that got me thinking. What would these three men… Continue reading Ah-One, Ah-Two…and a Childhood Held Hostage
Kindness Doesn’t Keep Score
I should participate in this writing activity every day to perfect my prose, but sometimes life happens. When I saw this topic, I could not resist. In more than five decades, I’ve been blessed with many kind acts from family, friends, and strangers. I am unable to classify the depth of merit of each gesture… Continue reading Kindness Doesn’t Keep Score
Between the Pages: The Calamity Club
As an avid reader, from time to time I will share what I’ve been reading and what I thought about it. Don’t expect a formal book review – I won’t dissect the symbolism, analyze the prose, or spoil the ending. Consider this more of a conversation between friends: what I liked, what I didn’t, and… Continue reading Between the Pages: The Calamity Club
The Roxy & Zeke Files: Meet the Cover Dogs
It is time to introduce you to my “cover girl and guy” – Roxy and Zeke, our two beautiful German Shepherds. They can be real pains in the hiney, but I wouldn’t trade them for anything. Most days, they provide equal parts cuddly warmth, mischief, and some much-needed comic relief. It’s like having two toddlers… Continue reading The Roxy & Zeke Files: Meet the Cover Dogs
The Aunt Ginni Chronicles: Diamonds, Donuts & Diner Express
For years now, there has been much discussion about the economy. Today’s generation is complaining about how goods and services are so expensive and wouldn’t it be nice to have lived in the 1950’s when food, homes, and cars were cheaper. Likewise, the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers are trying to explain to the Millenials… Continue reading The Aunt Ginni Chronicles: Diamonds, Donuts & Diner Express