So, I’m just about ready for this shin dig. Tonight I’m cleaning the dust and cobwebs off the chandelier in the dining area. Not an easy job. I need to take off EACH clear plastic rod before I get to the dust and cobwebs. It will probably take me an hour just to finish this…
I’m sorry about all that venting. Today – the Sketchyscribe is coming to you live from The Royal Falconer – a real British club in Redlands. I love coming here. It’s dark. Lots of dark wood on the bar. They serve fish and chips and all kinds of beer. I confess, I do enjoy a…
I know you want to be all grown up. But I’ll tell you, it isn’t all its cracked up to be. You mess up A LOT! The more you attempt – the more you mess up. You need to know that. You are not a failure because something didn’t work out. And you can learn…
When I was a kid, I loved the TV show Fame. It was about a group of kids who went to a performing arts high school in New York City. Doris, this Jewish gal who has a gorgeous voice, sings this song with her piano playing friend, Bruno. I cannot guarantee that you wont fall…
Dearest Purity and Bea, I’m getting the house cleaned up for the party. I’ve decided to do one room each day so I can really give that room special attention. There is nothing like an eminent party to make you get off your backside and get the place cleaned up. So far, I’ve cleaned both…
Running around today getting food set up for the party. I got some roast beef sliders (mini burgers) and some coleslaw. I’ve also decided to go back to cupcakes: they will be bigger for each guest to eat. I got some S’mores cupcake mix for the folks wanting cake with no alcohol. I also got…
Last Thursday, terror struck our country – again. This time, the gay community was targeted. This website would be remiss if we did not address the sadness and outrage this hate crime has brought about. Folks, we are NOT here to hate people. No one is important enough to hate. – Grandpa Your grandfather was…
I’m not sure you’ll like these two songs. They are about teaching children. No, I’m not missing my job this summer. These songs are in response to the massacre in Orlando last week. People who learn to hate learn it from a very early age. “You have to be taught to hate and fear.” It…
I know you are not my children, but you are as close as I’m ever going to get in this lifetime. So, I would be remiss (not a good pseudo-parent) if I did not teach you to “give heaven more than just a pasting glance.” I want you to believe in something. That is very…
Grandpa gave me a heart when I was young. It said, “You are loved”. So this saying is kinda a big deal in our family. I got you both a Christmas present from me this year with this saying on it. I heard this song while I was ordering the thistles in the florist shop….