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Pumpkin Pie for breakfast

By Merry MaryDecember 1, 2023November 27, 20231 Comment on Pumpkin Pie for breakfast

One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions, aside from the After Thanksgiving day sales, is…wait for it… pumpkin pie for breakfast. What?! You’ve never enjoyed this treat? It’s better than cold pizza for breakfast (a college activity that turns my stomach now). My mom started this amazing pie-eating rule. I suspect it was to help clear …

The Other Einstein

By Merry MaryNovember 30, 2023December 5, 20232 Comments on The Other Einstein

My friend Amanda invited me to her book club a few months ago. The book for October was The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict. I didn’t go because I didn’t read the book. Now (literally a month after the meeting), I’ve finished it and will do a small book review here. Side note – apparently …

Being grateful for cold weather

By Merry MaryNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023Leave a Comment on Being grateful for cold weather

I am a Southern girl, so this is going to be a STRETCH for me. I’m really not a fan of cold weather. My mother told the story of her drive from Michigan to Texas. She left snow on the ground in Michigan and roses were blooming when she arrived in San Antonio. She never …

Dating in your 50s, part 2 of ???

By Merry MaryNovember 28, 2023November 25, 2023Leave a Comment on Dating in your 50s, part 2 of ???

I had buyer’s remorse as soon as I hit submit for the year long subscription to eharmony. Where does my level of disgust/rage/cynicism towards dating websites come from? My initial guess is pure fear of rejection. Life is much easier when you don’t put yourself out there. And yes, dating websites is all about judging …

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