By Hooray for the dishwasher – the unsung hero of the kitchen. As a PANK (Professional Aunt No Kids), I probably run it once a week or so. My sister runs hers at least once a day, if not more, but her house is FULL. How much do you pre-wash in the sink before you load? …
Gratitude challenge – ovens
Happy Wednesday! It’s time for another gratitude challenge to get us through the week with some positivity! I have appliances on my mind so let’s talk about another appliance that I’m grateful for – the oven. I happen to have a double oven. The first one lasted almost 20 years. The second one has been …
Gratitude challenge – refrigerators
Finally! I am re-starting the gratitude challenges. It’s been awhile and frankly I have missed writing them. They help me to focus on all the good in my life. For the first gratitude challenge of 2026, let us take a moment to be thankful for the kitchen workhorse – the refrigerator. Prior to its existence, …
Gratitude challenge – performers
The last in our series…let’s be grateful for the person, people, bands that perform on stage. I am one…but only at the amateur level. It does help me to appreciate the professionals. It takes a lot of energy to sing your heart out on stage night after night. Being on stage as yourself or as …