Local Facebookers exploded with comments the other day about "the train man" and I was totally lost as to what they were talking about. I was kindly filled in and realized you kind of have to be a big deal or you have to know someone to get a ticket...

Let the countdown begin! Ever since Dan was born nearly four years ago, I've held off decorating for Christmas until after the 15th. But last year I was very grumpy by the time I actually got to enjoy the 10 days I had allowed us. So, we're now back...

Spence did a favor for a family member or two and drove a car to Tucson. We were happy to have an excuse for him to go since we needed to close some bank accounts we'd left open there. He left at about 3:30 in the morning and flew in to Inyokern...

Barb & Bill, the Roombas we've loved for years, finally bit the dust (pun intended). Their cliff sensors broke from much love and use cleaning up our floors. And of course the 1-year warranty had expired. Not to be so easily foiled, I was ready to...

In light of the latest Twilight saga frenzy, I've been pondering the money that Stephenie Meyer must be raking in. I haven't read the books and I laughed out loud through Twilight when we rented it. I did, however, go to a fun ladies night party at...