I have to confess that sometimes seeing faces in inanimate objects makes me wonder if I’m a little crazy. They seem to be everywhere. Looking at me. It’s not paranoia if they’re really looking at me, right? Let me share some of these faces with you. Then you tell me – AM I crazy?? I…
In honor of Mother’s Day, we decided to each share our top picks for movies with Fierce Moms in them in our Friday Five. Did you know that 103 years ago today, President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day official? As they said on the radio this morning, we don’t look a day over 99! Marg’s picks: 1….
At our age we generally don’t want to hear that we’re getting dotty. However, we’re willing to make an exception for polka dots. They make us smile. And a smile is exercise. For your face, your mind, and for your spirit. But be careful – not all dots are created equal. Here’s 10 ways we…
I confess, I absolutely! Positively! Totally! And completely! LOVE road trips. Road tripping has been my path to sanity for as long as I can remember. I know, long hours in the car with kids and fighting and trucks and obnoxious drivers may not sound like a way to keep one’s sanity but it so…
Welcome to Friday Five! Today we’re dishing up 5 fun food tips that you may not have heard about! 1. Custom taco shells. Break out the whole wheat tortillas, bake as shown in the picture, and enjoy healthier tacos! 2. Stave off the need to make banana bread. Wrap cellophane around the banana stems to…
Easiest way to get moving is walking! We sometimes discount walking as not being intense or strenuous enough but I am here to refute that and provide several reasons why walking is a Fierce way to improve our health. I’m fortunate enough to work at the same place as my husband (he may not always echo…
I love ice cream. My favorite flavor since childhood is coffee. There was a time when I gave directions based on ice cream parlors (as in go the Baskin Robbins and turn left, head north until you hit the Dairy Queen, etc.) I even love the pretend-healthy version of ice cream known as frozen…
My grandchildren call me ‘Chickie’ (looooooong story) and while it may be a bit unorthodox it fits us just great. Not matter which moniker is chosen, once you hear it uttered by that precious little one, it becomes the sweetest name you have ever answered to. To help celebrate the awesomeness (not over used in…
Do you have a buddy who’s excited about the arrival of her first grandchild? Is she living close enough to be a frequent provider of care? How about throwing her a ‘Granny Shower?’ While baby showers are generally intended for mothers-to-be (or – to reflect how enlightened I am – parents-to-be), they’re not the only…
In deference to those who observe Good Friday, we decided to give you our Easter humor a day early. Here’s five to make you smile! 1. Starting out mild 2. What’s ‘humor’ without a little Maxine? 3. An oldie but goodie. 4. It makes sense. 5. Now here’s one we can relate…