Category Archives: Illlinois

So Andy and I were talking about his cat.  He pulled out the receipts from his adoption to check out the vaccinations in preparation for a checkup at the vet.  The agency description of Twister was “a robust kitten.”  They … Continue reading →

There is no greater editor in the world than one’s own Mother.  She demanded to know what the heck I was talking about when I said I hate sleep, since when I go to Illinois to visit her she can’t … Continue reading →

When Al and I moved to California, I had to give many things up, but Thanksgiving was probably the most difficult at first.  My Mother always hosted Thanksgiving, and the dining room table would have all the leaves in it … Continue reading →

It’s been a few weeks since I returned from Illinois and am remiss in not writing about a fabulous experience I had while I was there.  It was actually a two-fold, double-whammy, one-two-punch fabulous experience. It really started when I entered … Continue reading →

One of the last times my sister and I walked through our old neighborhood, a subdivision with large lots around a lake in northern Illinois, she remarked that there were “ghosts” everywhere. I knew exactly what she meant. Almost every … Continue reading →

Well obviously this week flew by without much writing, being sick and all. Leaving tomorrow for Illinois for three weeks with a little side trip to see an old friend in Pittsburgh, PA for a few days. I love Pittsburgh, … Continue reading →

My Mom says I made it sound like my Grandpa was gruff.  I certainly didn’t mean to.  He was the sweetest man on the face of the earth.  Then she added a caveat.  He WAS that way about fishing!  She remembers … Continue reading →

I finally made it to the gym today, and after tromping on the treadmill for awhile, I switched over to my second favorite form of exercise after swimming – rowing.  This also comes from my growing up in Illinois on … Continue reading →

Winter will be here before you know it.  Or at least that’s what it is called in California, out of deference to the calendar I guess and because Christmas is coming.  It’s not really winter, you understand.  Winter to me is … Continue reading →

It is again 100 degrees here in California, and I wish I had a lake I could jump into tonight. It’s really a miracle I like to swim at all.  I was a skinny little girl and didn’t have an … Continue reading →