Do you Speak-a my Language?

A few weeks ago, I went a bar to listen to an 80s band on a Sunday afternoon-yes, a Sunday afternoon.  My posse was the oldest one in the place and we knew all the music, but so did the youngsters.  I wondered, “When did they take over 80s music and why did they start…

Seven Services of Spring Break

Spring break season has just passed and all of those crazy college kids are back in class where they belong.  Don’t get me wrong, I like it when spring breakers invade the beach and have fun, but seeing them reminds me of my younger days when I could hit up the local party scene multiple…

Consignment Kitty Call

I don’t own a pet. Our family had a dog, Buster, for 16 years.  He filled a deep void and brought a lot of joy to our family but when he passed, we decided to remain petless. Well, I decided we would remain petless. An empty nest meant I would have to do all of…

Talk Deli to Me

My husband and I were having people over a few weeks ago for a house concert by the Steel Blossoms.  I didn’t have time to make hors d’oeuvres so I decided to order them from the local chain grocery store deli. I picked up the catering brochure a week before, filled out the order form,…