My Daily Travels

I recently searched for "Free" Christmas movies that touched on real-life issues and found a gem from 2005. The Family Stone stars Diane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson, Luke Wilson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rachel McAdams, Claire Danes, and Dermot Mulroney. The movie hits on the sweet spot where the perfect... Sign in to see full entry.

Even though my outdoor thermometer reads 20 degrees and there is a dusting of snow covering the ground, walking out to fill the bird feeders this morning was surprisingly not as cold as I expected. Like anyone else, I am superstitious regarding certain things, but I can't recall Friday the 13th ever... Sign in to see full entry.

Yesterday, while enjoying a new menu item at a fast food joint a few miles from home, the weather quickly took a turn for the worst, the temperature dropped from 52 to 34 degrees in less than an hour and the unpredicted snow flurries appeared a short time later. By the time we arrived home, the... Sign in to see full entry.

It has been a hectic month so far, so today, I have decided to refrain from cooking, cleaning, laundry, or work of any kind other than to take the drive to Wendy's to order their new mushroom and bacon cheeseburger with onion rings, white sauce, and swiss cheese. I normally refrain from eating... Sign in to see full entry.

Too many wonderful things have been lost over time. New trends wipe out the old ones. When I was first married almost forty years ago, John and would receive at least three dozen Christmas cards from friends and family that we would hang around the door on garland. Many of our friends we met through... Sign in to see full entry.

It is unseasonably warm on this December day. There is no lightning or thunder to accompany the steady drizzle of rain, and my woodland creatures seem to be as appreciative as I am of the 53-degree temperature. I have a few Christmas packages to mail off later to Nevada and Massachusetts, but other... Sign in to see full entry.

The weather is beautiful for this time of year. Unfortunately, John can't enjoy it due to working a double shift today, but it opens me up to enjoy one of my favorite meals and then I'm off to Walmart to buy a few stocking stuffers. I love pizza, but a few I adore more than others. Mushroom, garlic,... Sign in to see full entry.

I woke up early and tired. I wasn't in the mood for a chilly trip to the store, but such as life. I don't mind shopping for groceries, but I don't particularly like loading the car and carrying bags into the house in 20-degree weather. I went to the store this morning with a small list but then... Sign in to see full entry.

I don't get to see my three girls as often as I like due to our varied work schedules, but when I get the chance to spend a day with them, I take it. My youngest and I enjoyed some leftover soup and an Italian hoagie while catching up and talking shop regarding our Christmas Eve plans. This year... Sign in to see full entry.

After a marathon of cooking multiple batches of soup these past few days, I am stocked up on soups this chilly December day. I could hear the Campbell's soup jingle playing in my head as I prepared my many pots of steamy deliciousness..." soup is good food." I froze a few portions and left a bit in... Sign in to see full entry.