Forty-Seven

Today is my birthday. I'm am now officially in my later forties. Upper forties, whatever. I still have three more years left before I'm back in my thirties again. I'll enjoy my forties while I can.

I remember growing up with Shrinky Dinks, Hippity hops and view master.
We played outside in the dirt, dug for crawdads in the creek and we lived.
There was silly puty, slinky and the big wheel.
We could play for hours with jack rocks, batons and romper stompers.


Phones used to have cords and beepers were cool.
We had TV with only 4 channels and Captain Kangaroo was my favorite morning show.
I remember when HBO first came about
and I know the connection between Aluminum foil and the TV antenna.
We didn't have a wi fi but we had a Hi fi.

Speaking of birthday,
We came back from the beach on Sunday, and Mom had a birthday dinner for the family that evening. Yep, the whole family. There is four of us with birthdays in May. It's like having Christmas. We grilled steaks.

Mom is the best. She always asks us each to choose a dessert and she will make it. We all put in our request and yes, you guessed it. Four desserts all together!


My request was for a Cherry Tart with thick crust.


 Mom always made the best cherry tarts with homemade crust that consist of gram crackers and nuts and stuff. My brother always requests a dump cake and my sister and dad, like me, have a different request each time.

Its back to work today. I'm sure my husband has a nice dinner planned for me when I get home as I can rest from such a busy weekend and enjoy some quality time with him. ....and more cake.


friggatriskaidekaphobia

It's Friday the 13th!


There will be only one of them this year. People will be getting all bent out of shape fearing something bad is gonna happen or bad luck will be upon them today.

If you are one of these people then you suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia: Fear of Friday the 13th. Yes that is a word I found on the web today. I could never just make it up, much less spell it.
Frigga: The name of the Norse Goddess for whom Friday was named
and Triskaidekaphobia: Fear of the number 13.

Did you know that over 20 million people have this? Most will avoid any normal routine and stay in there homes. Many buildings will not have a 13th floor and a lot of airports do not have a 13th gate. Crazy, isn't it?
Ever since the 14th century this day has been considered unlucky. It has even been said Jesus that was crucified on a Friday. I don't know.

Well, I am not a superstitious person, I do not believe things happen or don't happen by luck. I think superstitious things happen to superstitious people. 

Bad things happen to people everyday. But if it happens on Friday 13th, then they automatically blame it on the date. I kid around about it being Friday the 13th but I do not believe in all the hoax and rumors! Its just another day and its going to be a great day. I actually have the day off at work, (It may be a bad day for the office, Ha!) . In fact I'm traveling today to a wedding. 

So, All you with friggatriskaidekaphobia, lighten up.

Leave a comment on how you feel about Fridays and thirteens. This could be interesting.

Wedding On the Beach

I had a great excuse to take off to the coast this weekend. My niece just had her wedding on the sand. I don't think it can get any better than that.

My husband, daughter and I headed down Friday morning so we could get the camper hooked up and ready to enjoy some time together. Saturday we ventured out for a long walk around the campground and down the beach. After lunch we settled down in our beach chairs to soak up some sun before having to get cleaned up and dressed. We headed about a mile down the coast for the wedding.

It was a small wedding with limited guest. Those kind to me are the best. "Sweet and simple with her little daughter by her side as it was her special day too. The weather was perfect as the sun was beginning to set in a comfortable 80 degree temperature. Rain was in the forecast but stayed away, keeping it a perfect beach wedding day. 


We didn't need seating as we all just stood in the sand for the short ceremony. Beach walkers would stop as they passed by to view this special moment.

After the wedding, while the bride and groom had photos taken, guest headed to a sheltered area for drinks and appetizers. Fancy people call it h'orderves, I call it food.

After pictures were taken, the bride and groom made their entrance as Mr. and MRs.
There was plenty of cake, BBQ and dancing to end the night. 


I wish them forever happiness as they begin their journey as a little family of three. I hope they can make it a family of four before long [wink wink].

Congratulations B,B & G

O.C.D.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions).


I seriously think we all have some Obsessive Compulsive Problem but for it to be called a Disorder, It has to take over our daily lives which a lot people really do have this Disorder. I think there is a fine line on whether or not it is a disorder or just a problem or anxiety someone has.

I thought it would be fun to come up with a list I could put in this category of my Idea of my own OCD.

1. Art or pictures that hang crocked- Even the slightest off set drives me crazy to the point if I can, I will fix it.

2. Toilet paper has to roll off the front.- I will turn it around if I see it. And if its in a public locked dispenser, I cant look at it but a second..

3. Pillows on the bed or couch have to be in order- They either have to be really messed up or perfectly placed. Half straight half messed, will not work for me.

4. My fitBit- I look at my step count or miles and I want it to always end on an even number. If I come in from a walk and it shows I've walked 4.89 miles, I have to go back out or walk around the table to hit that even 5 miles. I know it continues counting through out but I hate to be so close to an even and not step it up.

5. At the gas pump- It has to stop on an even dollar amount, no cents or I'll at least run it up to the 50 cent and sometimes this becomes a challenge.

6. Computer Programs and apps have to be closed- I open and close all sites and programs I look at. I will only minimize them if I am using them at the time with another program. I want my computer desktop and tray clean with nothing and only the icons that I use everyday.

7. Text messages and emails- Once read, they are either saved to a folder, or deleted. Again, I like a clean slate.

8. I like to write on paper- but if I mess up one word, The paper goes into a ball, throw it away and start all over. This goes for grocery list, notes, reminders, etc.

9. Blogging- I know a lot of my comments have misspelled words in them and it literally drives me crazy! I can't delete it because it will say "comment deleted" and that is worst. I don't usually see the mistake until I hit save, no matter how much I try to proof it before I send it. I'm always fixing stuff on my posts too.

10. Sports bottles- My thumb immediately finds its "spot" and my sipper spout has to be lined up to accommodate it. If its a travel cup with a handle, the sipper has to be lined up just right on that too.

12. When eating colored candy- Such as M&Ms, Skittles, Ike & Mikes, etc., I eat all of one color before starting on the next color.

13. When eating cakes and pies: I have to keep it even, This could cause me to eat the whole thing. ...
ok, this is true but also works for a great excuse to have one more bite!

14. Every thing has to be lined up even. If its a stack of papers or envelopes, they have to be even.

15. Pens in my pen holder either all have to be pointing up or all have to be pointing down.

16. Here is one from my Husband...When counting money. All the bills have to be face up and all facing the same way. I'm not sure why this has never bothered myself.

Oh I could go on. There are so many little things that drive me crazy.

Your turn...What about you. I'd love to hear some of yours. So leave me a comment or two telling me what your OCD is.

Note: This is just for fun and I realize real OCD is a serious condition and many really do suffer from.

Cinco De Mayo!

Happy Cinco De Mayo everyone! 

Have you ever wondered what this holiday is really about besides an excuse to go out and get a margarita? Well, here are some facts I found out.
  • May 5th-Cinco De Mayo, is a Mexican Holiday celebrating the Battle of Puebla which took place on May 5, 1862 against a big and powerful French army where Mexico won a huge victory.
  • Americans have often thought May 5th was Mexican Independence Day. That is not true. Cinco De Mayo is a big deal in Puebla where the famous battle took place, and it's a national holiday, but it really isn't as important as most people think. September 16, is actually Mexican Independence Day, and is a much more important holiday in Mexico.
  • Cinco De Mayo is celebrated more in the United States of America, by Mexicans and Americans alike, than it is in Mexico.  It’s a fun holiday. Its has seemed to be more about celebrating the Mexican way of life than about remembering a battle which happened 150 years ago. It is sometimes referred to as a “Mexican St. Patrick’s Day.” In the USA.
  • Cinco De Mayo is not the same as the Day of the Dead as most think. Day of the Dead is November 1st. The day after Americans celebrate Halloween.
So, put on your sombrero, get yourself a Mexican meal and a margarita and celebrate! Meanwhile I will share this pico de gallo recipe with you. Cut up as little or much as you want. It can be added to salsa or a top your favorite Mexican dish.

It's one of my favorite Mexican sides!
Pico de gallo


diced tomato
diced onion
chopped fresh Cilantro
minced garlic clove 
finely chopped seeded Jalapeno 
salt and pepper.
Mix all this together and you have a great topping for any dish.

Enjoy!