Few things are as memorable as how embarrassing your parents used to seem. It used to be mortifying to even be seen with your parents – as if all the other kids grew from a special plant in their backyard. You didn’t want any of your friends to know you had parents! Especially your parents …
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I’m a writer and photographer who loves old cars, big dogs and trying stuff for the first time. I believe everyone should have a bucket list because life isn’t about working, paying bills and having the latest and greatest. It’s about experiences. Achieving goals. People. Adventures. Travel.
I’ve never dyed my hair, broken a bone, or watched a Star Wars movie, and I don’t plan on doing any of these.
Gender nights
Regardless of how significant your significant other may be, it’s still fun (borderline necessary) to go your own way occasionally. Since most couples share the same interests and hobbies – music, sports, friends – it can be tough not to spend 100% of your day with nothing but the bathroom door to temporarily separate you. …
Black Friday Shopping
T’was the night before Black Friday and all through Grandma’s house the men were watching football and the women were endlessly paging through the newspaper advertisements, making lists and devising a plan of attack. Through the usual family chit-chat, my sister and I overheard a mention of the mall near Grandma’s home opening at midnight. …
Get with the program
This will be the first winter in my new home. Although the summer months were pleasant, I have recently developed a substantial fear of the heat bill, which is apparent upon stepping into my 60-degree home. Honestly, I haven’t been this paranoid since my mother allowed me to watch my first “Chucky” movie at age …
The opposite side of trick-or-treating
As a kid, I didn’t think there was any better activity than trick-or-treating on Halloween. I could have been wrong. Since my recently purchased home came with a door and a doorbell, I had my first experience on the other side of trick-or-treating this Halloween. The evening had a demeanor of a comedy show… right on …
Hanging in there…
Today is the folks’ anniversary. After 33 years together, the happy couple is… still together. Yeah, they’re hanging in there. By a thread. A frayed thread with a match lit under it. But although they fail to ever acknowledge it, neither of them could survive very long without the other person. Dad would never get …
Causing a ruckus about the desire to be silent
Consumers have spoken up in effort to not be heard. Sadly, they got what they want – silence and an opportunity to continue generously giving to the pile of trash. For those who aren’t environmental enthusiasts or SunChips munchers (or neighbor someone who is), you may not be aware of “the” biodegradable bag. In April …
Overnight airport adventures
Airports are definitely one of the top five areas for people watching. The ever-changing view combined with restaurants, bars and shops give airports a great place to kill some time between flights. However, travelers are frequently faced with a situation where a one night adventure becomes necessary. Whether stuck due to the ever-so-common (annoying) delays …
Spicing up my life
Nothing beats trying something new. Leaving your comfort zone. Experiencing that irreplaceable first time thrill. Without much effort, a person can come up with new ideas leading to some first time excitement. It doesn’t have to be sky diving or signing up for a tap class when you aren’t even able to clap a rhythm. …
Rookie Rider – Bike MS
“It’s a great personal challenge and you’ll have that good feeling of knowing you’ve made a difference,” said Amy Hinkemeyer, Bike MS Event Manager, in our interview two weeks ago. When Amy spoke these words, getting involved in the event quickly became my motive. Thankfully, I have no close friends or family with Multiple Sclerosis, …