So, I was a veritable fountain of excitement the other night.  The hubby and I were to see Paolo Nutini for my birthday. The baby-sitter (aka Grandma) was booked, the outfit chosen and the hubby w...

So, I’ve recently been saddened and disappointed to learn that a blogger I know in real life has lied on her blog. I never look at this person’s blog, but was directed to a couple of part...

As I wrote yesterday, my middle son is now playing the trombone in his 5th grade band!  Doesn’t he look maahvelous?  The trombone truly does make an amazing sound — he was letting us...

So, this week’s Musical Monday is all about first concerts.  I remember mine as if it were yesterday, but it’s actually going on 20 years now. We had only recently arrived in the USA a...

Just look at it! Isn’t it gorgeous? Okay, I’m welling up now just thinking about it, but Hazel over at Hot Cross Mum was kind enough to bestow upon me this seven-themed blog award.  S...

My randomness is about flow . . . Pumpkin muffins are officially here!  Woo hoo!!  Let’s just say, I didn’t count calories yesterday while I feasted on them!  Must remember to ra...

I’ll never forget the day it happened.  Almost 27 years ago to the day, I walked in to my first middle school class and was seated alphabetically . . . at the back of the classroom.  It wa...

“Let’s all end the call with a positive close . . .” Those few words ended up becoming the bane of my existence at a previous job. I held what was supposed to be a part-time, telec...

Can’t believe it’s Tuesday again . . . all ready!!   It comes around fast it does, so here goes my random thoughts . . . My mum flew out to Edinburgh last week and will be there for...

I think we all need a lesson in humility. Mine came the other morning. I had woken up to a messy kitchen — dirty dishes in the sink, caked on food on my stove top and crumbs all over the count...