Blog

[originally written 11.26.25] I thought everyone had cole slaw at Thanksgiving. I really did. It was always on our Thanksgiving table. Turns out my mom started the cole slaw tradition because she was not a fan of most of the traditional holiday side dishes. She didn't like the mushy-ness of Thanksgiving food. So she added cole slaw to have something crunchy and fresh. But I didn't know that. So, come my first year in Rhode Island with my new husband's family I make cole slaw

[originally written September 8, 2025] So, this morning I'm laying on the exam table staring at the ceiling while the ultrasound technician gets ready to do her thing. Since the last time I was here a year ago someone either painted or put up a photo (can't tell because I'm not wearing my glasses) of brightly colored tulips on the ceiling tile right above the head of the table.  Nice. Something pleasant to look at while I get my annual ultrasound. And, no, I'm not pregnan

Grab life by the handlebars! - Unknown Confession time... I've always kind of lived small. Not taking a lot of chances. Just doing what...

It's a hard morning in the Watson household. My kiddo has been sick for a few days and, despite the fact that she is feeling better,...