Vintage Roots and Hippie Wings

July 8, 2016

I Am A White Woman Living In America

I am a white woman living in America. America, like most countries, has a history. Some of the history is good, some of it, not so good. Through the centuries, there has been one constant. Violence. People, whether they are white, black, Asian or Muslim, contribute to this constant. It cannot be blamed on just…

July 7, 2016

6 Ways to Keep Your Teen Busy This Summer

Is your teen staying up until three or four in the morning? Sleeping until well after noon? Then, staying in bed until just before you get home from work? Is this normal and I just don’t remember it??? My kiddo does that and it drives me nuts! Whether she’s at her dad’s or at my…

July 6, 2016

Tiny Home Living

I’ve shared with you that I recently moved from Delaware to Pennsylvania. I sold my house and got rid of so much clutter and, in general, stuff. I’ve always lived in places that have been at least 800 square feet. My first house after I got married was just under 1600 sq ft. My last home…

July 5, 2016

Tragedy and a Sue Happy Nation

Tragedy happens at the most unexpected times and places. We go to the airport to fly for business or vacations. We go to the mall for shopping. We go to a nightclub for a night of well earned frivolity. We go to a movie theater for entertainment. In 2012 there was a shooting at an…

June 30, 2016

My Bucket List

Everyone has a list of things they want to do. From the most basic to the most impossible. As you know from reading previous posts, one of my biggest desires is to travel. The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. However, there are many things I’d like…

June 27, 2016

11 Ways to Earn Extra Money to Make Your Plans and Meet Your Goals

“I have plans.” “I have goals.” “I want to do this/that.” Do you hear yourself saying that a lot? I hear myself saying it EVERY SINGLE DAY. Here is what my plans/goals are: Start my freelance writing business Start my freelance editing business Get my eCommerce business back off the ground Write multiple books for…

June 23, 2016

Single Mom and a Short Sale

I mentioned in a previous post here that I recently moved from Delaware to Pennsylvania. I had a home that I was paying a mortgage on and had to take care of that before I moved. I knew I couldn’t sell the home. I had lost WAY too much money on it. I bought the…

June 22, 2016

It’s Been Eight Years

Dear Mom, It’s been eight years since I’ve told you, face to face, Happy Birthday. Today, on which would be your 75th birthday, I’m sending yet another wish to you via air mail. I will continue sending you these air mail messages until I can talk to you again face to face. This will hopefully…

June 21, 2016

Recipe: Taco Fries

Last week I decided to try something new. I like tacos and I like fries. Soooo, why not??? I cooked the fries and ground turkey according to instructions. The fries I had put on separate aluminum foil so I didn’t have to do that later. While the fries were in the oven, I finished up…

June 20, 2016

Car Shopping Experience with KIA

I’m a little later in posting this than I wanted to be due to life happening and I had stopped blogging for awhile. So, I decided that the two year anniversary would be suitable to post this as I really wanted to share my experience. Two years ago, I decided to purchase a new car.…