• I AM HEALTHIER TODAY THAN 10 YEARS AGO
    Life and Family

    I am Healthier Today than 10 Years Ago

    Today is my 50th birthday. I am half a century old. It does not seem possible, yet it most definitely is. I can feel the years when I get out of bed or sit too long, but I don’t really feel this old. I still feel young inside, it is hard to believe that I have been out of high school for 32 years and at the end of this month I will be married for 30 years. I actually feel better most days than I did 10 years ago. I had a bad leg for about 10 years. I am not sure exactly when it started, but I do…

  • Tween Birthday Party
    Holidays,  Life and Family

    How to Plan a Tween Birthday Party

    My daughter just turned 12 on Saturday.  It was hard for her to decide how she wanted to celebrate her birthday this year.  She is too old for the traditional kiddie birthday party, but still young enough to want to make it a big deal.  She thought about going to the trampoline park or skating rink, but she also wanted all the family to be there.   Since she is one of the youngest of her cousins most of them would not participate for jumping or skating.  She thought about having a family party at a restaurant, but couldn’t decide on a restaurant and wanted to be able to invite friends…