Me:  So, J, how was orientation? J:  It was fine. Me:  Did you find your piano class? J: Yes. Me:   Did you meet your piano teacher? J: Yes.  She was very nice. Me:  Did someone help you find all … Continue reading →

Here on my blog I frequently talk about how crazy I am and how nutty life is, etc.  The truth is that, while I do have a crazy side, most of the time the rational, logical, calm side of my … Continue reading →

I’ve been making homemade waffles lately for the boys to eat for breakfast. Now, I’ve mentioned here before about how cooking is a coping mechanism for me.  There are many unknown things in life, right?  There is so much that … Continue reading →

I recently read on a blog that July brightens, September threatens, and August sits there waiting like a benediction. Beautifully expressed, right? Only, I’m thinking that these folks must go to school in September instead of August.  So, August isn’t … Continue reading →

This is what happens when I get a Mel Torme CD from the library. His scatting cracks me up. Happy Sunday!

Here is one of my favorites… I just love that harmonica. And here’s the official video for their new song “So Long, Honeybee, Goodbye”.  It has some St. Louis places in it.   Happy Saturday!

All I know, which isn’t much, mind you, is that if you had told me that, 16 years from the date of my marriage, I would be registering my son for high school — well, I’d have been shocked. Now, … Continue reading →

I’d love to see them again. Happy Thursday, y’all!

1) The other day, J asked me, “So, Jack was a member of the BeNimble family, right?” He asked me this, seriously. 2) Recently, E, when asked about his future (including perhaps getting married one day) exclaimed, “NO!  I’m not … Continue reading →

I love figs.  My mom, Mama Suzie, knows this and makes me fig preserves. They are yummy. So, this morning, after making homemade waffles for the boys….(otherwise known as coping mechanism for a baker who cannot bake because she might … Continue reading →