Holidays

Outfit of the Day: Blue Petals

Recipe of the Day: Orange Julius Smoothie

When I was a teenager, I sold Seafair Skipper Pins at the Seattle Center, home of the 1962 World’s Fair called Century 21. I usually ate lunch at the Food Circus and it was almost always KFC (a friend of mine worked there), a Yonny Yohnson’s green salad and an Orange Julius. I’d love toContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Orange Julius Smoothie”

Outfit of the Day: “Wearin’ next to nothing ’cause it’s hot as an oven”

Quora Question: Children’s Routines

A Quora Question and How I Answered It: What tips do you have for the kids’ routine chart? I personally would not do a routine chart, kid’s lives are too structured as it is and most kids don’t get to enjoy the freedom like I had when I was a kid. Even my own childrenContinue reading “Quora Question: Children’s Routines”

The Heat Is On

I have lived my entire life in Western Washington, and there is a good reason I stay here… the moderate climate. It’s not too hot, and it’s not too cold, and we have a nice variety of weather… some sunshine, a little snow, hail, wind, fog, and less rain than they have in Chicago. DespiteContinue reading “The Heat Is On”

Strawberry Moon

Strawberry Moon… isn’t that the name of wine from the 60s and 70s? No, I’m just a little confused. “The first full moon of summer 2021, also known as the Strawberry Moon, rises tonight (June 24), marking the last supermoon of the year. June’s full moon arrives Thursday (June 24) at 2:40 p.m. EDT (1940 GMT). Technically, the moonContinue reading “Strawberry Moon”

White Supremacy (shaking my head)

Juneteenth is a holiday that many people are unaware of, and others choose to ignore, or worse, appropriate for their own racist needs. For those who still aren’t sure what this nationally recognized holiday is all about, here is some information about the history of Juneteenth. “Juneteenth, an annual holiday commemorating the end of slaveryContinue reading “White Supremacy (shaking my head)”

Pride Month

How to safely celebrate Pride Month in 2021: Remember, not everyone is out. Ensure access for disabled and immunocompromised individuals. True pride happens when every single member of our community can access events and be involved. An event that does not take into consideration disabled access or financial access is no genuine pride. The communityContinue reading “Pride Month”

Hello June Hello Summer

While the calendar says that summertime doesn’t begin until June 20th or 21st, for me, summer starts June 1 (and autumn starts Sept 1). I’m usually a fan of autumn; I love everything about fall. I don’t care much for winter (2 days of snow goes a long way for me) or even spring. AndContinue reading “Hello June Hello Summer”

Memorial Day Reflections

We have been taught that “freedom isn’t free.” Therefore, we have to “fight” for it. At one time, that might have been true, but IMHO, it’s now mostly just playing “king of the mountain.” But the otherside is that a strong military is a sign of a strong country. The idea that serving in theContinue reading “Memorial Day Reflections”