We’re celebrating a birthday in our family soon, and as I do each February 25th, I’m planning something special for the birthday boy. Usually, I whip up his favorite steak dinner, with some kind of yummy dessert. He can’t have chocolate, so I might pick up a cannoli or a few peanut butter cookies, depending...
It was mid November when I got the call. “Hey, Lisa, it’s me. Guess what…they’re here! The twins arrived yesterday afternoon!” my 40-something neighbor Sandra cried joyfully on the other end of the telephone. “Are you kidding?” I replied. “Isn’t it a little early? You weren’t expecting them for a couple more weeks. How do...
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 3:30 p.m. I drive back from shopping trip with friend. Skies darken, and wind picks up. At 5:15, winds begin to howl, rain starts, and we lose power. Twilight gets stuck in DVD player when power goes out, right when Edward and Bella are about to kiss. Sump pump stops working....
