Quoted: I decide that my brain is over loaded with extraneous distractions. BBC America’s news broadcast blasts from next door as Nonna catches up with the world. Pokemon fly in every direction followed swiftly by their child masters. Everything is far too busy. "Where am I den?" I nip into Nonna with a cup of reviving tea late in the afternoon. "You're

Quoted: Now is that exposed or protected from the sprinklers may I ask? I take the advice of a pal! Coincidence or not! Cannot find the original Recipe for this "Million Dollar Shortbread" but this one is pretty "close." In fact it may be even better due to the nuts. Shall we make that pounds as the current exchange rate should be in

Quoted: Scroll down to next post for "Tackle it Tuesday" Post anything red! How could I resist? See I do get homesick sometimes. Slavishly stitched by my mother's own fair hands for my delectation. Cats on Tuesday! I'm in heaven! One Rascal being cuddled by another. [not a claw in sight from either party!] Wise words for the

Quoted: I think it would be fair to say that I’m a bit of a Luddite on the quiet, or more accurately, technically challenged. A computer is merely a glorified typewriter and somewhere to lose photographs. A cell phone is something that always needs charging and also hides photographs. This serves to remind me that I have my own special needs, but

Quoted: Or follow the link "here." The "Gray Centre" and Carol Gray's "social stories," a non-profit. Lots of children enjoy their own "stories," where their creative talents can blossom. One day I shall remember to make some notes first!If you like what you read, send it to someone in 'need.'

Quoted: "Words" return to our household. Details later, if time allows. As a direct result, I see fit to stamp all over them. **** “Oh WeinO!” “No potty talk!” “Oh Butt O!” “Listen to me Sunny Jim. I said no potty talk!” “Oh Wein Y !” “I said no potty talk! Is anybody listening to me today!” “Oh toilet paper Y!” Horray!If you like what you read, send

Quoted: When toddlers first begin to lie it can be rather endearing to some "indulgent parents." Other parents, indulgent or otherwise, sometimes have to wait a little longer for such ‘skills’ to emerge, however wobbly. It’s the sincerity that floors me:- “It wasn’t me, it was a herd of "Wildebeest.” I am a Snapdragon - this is "fun." "Mischief

Quoted: I stole this from "Lime" from "House of Lime" recently. She notes, 'the idea is to write the first reaction you have to the prompt and don't change it. Consider yourself warned...' Usually, my limit is seven, but I'll have a go. Rules are not really my thing. 1. My 'ex' is still....[now residing in Australia, a great distance away last time I

Quoted: [Inspired by "Scribbit."] The 'week' is a bit wobbly at the moment as I try and get ahead and write posts in advance. So this time the award goes to.... "Jess" from "Diary of a Mom" on this "post" about wisdom. Her wise comment was as follows:- "my dad gave me a couple of gems .. ~never trust anyone who starts a sentence with “trust me…” and