As my friends talk and relive their golf experiences, my thoughts return to my experience,which would never take me back to any golf course. Although, I always thought and relished in the idea of being the perfect Secretary, going on and above the call of duty, one particular … [Read more...]

My daughter, Tessa, and I made a trip to Walmart yesterday to gather supplies for her 12th birthday party. As we were leaving the store with food and party paraphernalia for 15 preteen girls and enough extra-strength/extra-alcohol pain blockers to keep my husband calm for 12 … [Read more...]

The end of the school year means one thing – besides backpacks sent home with crumpled spelling worksheets, artwork, pencil nubs and capless markers. I’m talking about field trips. These school-induced excursions usually involve rain, along with a few other elements: a signed … [Read more...]

The two happiest day’s in a boater's life are the day he buys it and the day he sells it, as the saying goes. On the dull of a drab winter’s day I let my mind slip to summer and boating. Floating on the lake with my family in our 22 -- no 24 -- better yet 26-foot boat! "Gino … [Read more...]

I wake up at 6:15. I hate my life. I’m 32 and work as a “quality assurance clerk” for the IRS through the local bank. My entire job consists of adding up the sum of checks and making sure people are paying what they owe, which is the most mind numbing process in the world. I get … [Read more...]