Monthly Archives: October 2004

Last October I tagged along as the grandchildren wandered straw strewn paths between rows of pumpkins perusing for the perfect one to use at a barbecue party that evening. All around pre-schoolers hefted pumpkins – the bigger, the better – … Continue reading →

It was a sad, if brief, story on the Associate Press wire about Ms. Downsize, the perfect employee. For years Downsize faithfully served the No Longer Great Department Store in Richmond, Va. She began her career with NLGD as a … Continue reading →

Reality shows are not my thing … usually. I abhorred even the title of ABC’s newest show, “Wife Swap.” But, I happened to be flipping through the channels when the premier began and it caught my attention. I ended up … Continue reading →

The grandkids have spoken their minds again – their mother reports. It all began with a sibling rivalry fray according to a recent e-mail: During a quiet moment in the van with the three children, Ginger, the oldest, spoke up … Continue reading →