Elsie and I just kicked some serious butt on the tennis court tonight. We played #1 doubles against the number one team in our division. The two ladies that we played were so sure of themselves and you could tell that they just knew that they were going to beat us. Elsie and I beat…
This past week was one busy week! Mama and I celebrated my 40th on the road in Winchester, VA. We ate at an old tavern and spent the rest of the evening relaxing in our hotel room. Mama gave me a beautiful pair of pajamas and matching robe. Two of my friends at school surprised…
Today’s the day that I turn 40. I used to think 40 was so old, now it doesn’t seem so old after all. I feel young and that’s what counts. I won’t get to celebrate with Mr. SP because Mama and I have to attend a funeral tomorrow in MD. I’ll drive after school to…
I’m taking a moment today to be thankful for soldiers serving our country either now or in the past. Sometimes it is easy to be happy that Memorial Day is a day off from work and not to remember the real reason that today is a holiday. We fly our flag nearly every day. This…
I hope that everyone is having a relaxing Memorial Day weekend. After traveling last weekend and going to my niece’s dance recital 2 1/2 hours each way and then a funeral the previous weekend, it’s so nice to be at home. Mr. SP and I both ended up being sick after our trip. Airplanes are…
Mr. Sweet Pea and I headed to Chicago over the weekend for our friend’s wedding. Jeff is 44, nice as can be, and just never could meet “the one.” He found Lisa, his perfect match, on Match.com. We are so happy that Jeff and Lisa met through the Internet and our now happily married. Mr….
Thanks to all of you for your kind comments. Mama seems to be doing a little better now that she knows that the evil men who did this are behind bars. She is still scared to stay alone at night and has been staying with my aunt and uncle. She lives over an hour away…
Two men, age 18 and 20, were arrested today for killing my mother’s friend. These little jerks knew her from the school where she worked. Both of these creeps rode my aunt’s bus and were known for trouble. It is a relief for the community to know who did it and to know that they…
It was a very nice weekend here. Both days had sunny skies and warm temperatures. I played doubles for my team on Friday and won 7-5, 6-2 and then lost singles on Saturday 6-3, 6-4. I enjoyed both matches and wish I could have won the singles. I was having trouble keeping my mind on…
You never know when something bad is going to happen. Wednesday morning something bad happened and no one knew it until Wednesday night. One of my mother’s best friends, a lady I have known my entire life, was found murdered in her home on Wednesday evening. Mama’s friend didn’t show up for a lunch date…
I’m not complaining, we can certainly use every bit of rain that we can get after the last few years of drought, but it sure would be nice to spread it out a little bit. Tennis was cancelled last night because the courts were soaked, so we had a very fun evening celebrating Cinco de…
I have so much enjoyed this “birch” cone that I bought at a local shop, “A Little French.” For $10, this was a deal, in my opinion. In January it held glittered pine cones, in February it held red Sumac pods, in March and April it was adorned with Forsythia, and now for May it…