***UPDATE — APRIL 14, 2017*** As referenced in this New York Times article, Trump Signs Law Taking Aim at Planned Parenthood Funding, President Trump “signed legislation on Thursday [April 13] aimed at cutting off federal funding to Planned Parenthood.” ***END OF UPDATE, NOT THE END OF MY ADVOCACY”*** Here is my original April 2, 2017 post: […]
$200 Target Gift Card #Giveaway
Two (count ’em) TWO students in college. That’s what I am going to have starting August 2017. Although arguably my son’s idea of equipping his abode for college is different (and *maybe* less detailed) than my daughter’s, still — college kids need things and Target is the ideal place. Whether you have college kids or […]
Currently Happening In My Facebook World
I often laughingly tell people that Facebook highlights have become a steady stream of “isn’t my new grandchild beautiful?” (they always are) and “so sorry to announce that Fluffly has crossed the rainbow bridge” (always sad). We Facebook users are older and grayer than many other social media channels, and it frequently shows. Prompted by Mama […]
6 Life Truths From Fast Passes
I’m honestly not sure how you “do” Disney parks these days without a smartphone. With your device in hand and the help of the MyDisneyExperience app, you can plan and coordinate your entire visit, especially the Fast Pass process. With a Fast Pass, you get expedited access to attractions, character meet and greets, and shows. After […]
Things I’ve Never Done
I was inspired to prepare this piece based on a post called “Confessions: Things I’ve Never Done” from Andrea of Living on Cloud Nine. We share so many “nevers” in common, for a portion of this post I kept her “nevers” and added my commentary. I’ll throw a few more original-to-me ones on at the end. Seen […]
$500 Disney Gift Card #Giveaway
Between October 2015 and October 2016, I visited Walt Disney World sixsee Disney in a different light times. Not that often by many people’s standards but a real luxury for me and an opportunity to (my daughter was doing the Disney College Program January-May 2016). What could I have used more of (besides a seventh, eighth, and […]