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Sharing Our Lives 2024: A New Link-Up!

Hello!  I'm always excited to try something new!  This time, I am linking up with Toronto Sam and other for:




This month's question:  How did your meet your husband?

In the fall of 1978, I started my freshman year at Colby College in Waterville, Maine.  I was homesick, academically underprepared and overwhelmed.  In November, the next door neighbor (who was an RA) in the dorm was hosting a wine and cheese party, and she invited me because I was so lonely.  

When I got to the party, I recognized one person, Dale.  He worked at the field house.  My friend, Debbie, and I often played tennis on Saturday nights.  Dale was forced to stay there because we were the only ones playing tennis until 9:00 pm.  We were probably the only ones at the field house!  At the party, Dale was there with his friend, Matt.  For me, it was love at first sight!  Matt invited me to a semi-formal in December, and we have been together ever since.  In March, we will be married for 40 years!

Here is a picture from my birthday last October:

l to r:  Kaylee, daughter-in-law; Gregory, son-in-law; Derek, son; Bethany, daughter (today is her 35th birthday); Nancy, my younger and taller sister; my husband, Matt; Angelika, daughter-in-law; Andrew, son; Teddy and Zofia, Andrew's in-laws.

That's me in front with our newly adopted dog, Truffles.

The other big family news is that my daughter is having a baby girl in July!


Friday Favorites: Favorite Books; Favorite Ornament; Puerto Rico & More!


Happy New Year!  I wish you much health and happiness in 2024!  I am linking up with Andrea from Momfessionals and Erika from A Little Bit of Everything for:


Books to Check Out:

Right now I am reading:

Click on cover to read more at Amazon!

This book details the lives of people who are experiencing change.  The books takes place in England and Scotland.  If you are looking for a comforting and easy book to read, this book is perfect for you!

In school, I am reading The One and Only Ruby by Christina Applegate to my class:


Click here or on the cover to read more at Amazon!

This is a heart-warming book that your students will love!  It is the 3rd book in a series, but I am starting with this book so I don't think it is necessary to read all the books to enjoy this delightful story.  Also, while I am reading the book, I record myself and post it to my You Tube channel if you'd like to listen there!

Favorite Ornament/Keepsake

My friend Carole gave me the perfect holiday gift:

It's from Ornament Shop.Com.  I was just checking out the site, and there are personalized items for every event.




Trip to Puerto Rico

My husband and I finally made it to Puerto Rico for Christmas vacation.  It is a vibrant place with plenty to do.  

The top two pictures are from Old San Juan which is full of history and old buildings and streets.  I definitely loved this part of the city the best (there is even a Marshall's!).  The third pictures is an office building decorated for Christmas.  Christmas is a long season in Puerto Rico:  People start decorating after Thanksgiving, and the holiday doesn't end until Three King's Day on January 6th.  In addition to Old San Juan, we went to the El Yunque rain forest and took a trip into the countryside.

Overall, it was an amazing adventure with great weather.  The downside:  I got my first case of Covid which I thought was a bad cold.  Consequently, I needed to stay home an additional three days from school.  I went back Friday so it's back to reality.


Happy New Year!  Thank you for visiting the blog today!



Friday Favorites and Great Gadgets!

Hello there!  I need and want to get back to blogging!  I am already making a New Year's Resolution as well as getting ready for the holidays!

Today I am linking up with Momfessionals and A Little Bit of Everything for:




The BEST News:  We adopted a new dog!

Here is my old dog, Gabi:  

After having Gabi the Dog for over 14 years and losing her in July, I was lonely and lazy.  Who wants to walk after supper in the dark when it gets cold?  Not me!  Who wants to come home to an empty house with no one to greet you with sheer happiness and love?  Not me!  

While browsing Facebook, a local dog rescue popped up:  Gal's Best Pal.  They were having an adoption Meet and Greet.  I convinced my husband, who definitely did NOT want another dog, to come.  That's where we met Truffles from Texas!  She is 3 to 4 years old and was found on the streets of Houston.




Cold Weather = Your tires need air!

Has this every happened to you?  It always happens when I'm on my way to school; when I do NOT want to go to the gas station to fill up my tires; when I need to track down 5 or 6 quarters,...  It is just an annoyance.  As soon as I saw this gadget, I put it directly in my Amazon cart:

Click on the picture to check this out on Amazon!

I am hoping to get good use out of this exciting gadget.  If you have tried it out, please let me know in the comments!

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and a will have a great week ahead!  Thank you for checking in!


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