Guess which was the common topic that was distributed for 6 out of 7 of us? Are you surprised as I am? — What did you distribute to your childhood class during Valentine’s season? I’ll always fondly remember how our high school Student Council sold and distributed carnations on Valentine’s Day: white for friendship, pink for a secret admirer, and red for love! Switching gears entirely and speaking of distribution — how have…

How do they look? Would you make this? — “A picture is worth a thousand words,” right? Well, not quite a thousand words in this diary — perhaps 10. However, I’d like to know if you see a recipe in action, would you be stirred to action? MyGuy asked for cranberry scones last week, and I have never made…

Where does snow fall on your love meter? — What’s the first thing you do in the morning after a snowstorm? If you are like me and you teach— you check your emails or voicemails to find out the verdict: was it bad enough to cancel classes? My kids lived for snow days! And I will not lie —…

What is the rightful place for medications in my weight loss journey? — “Nat —have you heard about Ozempic and the craze?” was the question that set me on a path to understanding a little bit more of the so-called “miracle drug.” “I’m not injecting that into me without a doctor’s professional advice!” …

I would kindly suggest you stick with the nonfiction ones — Numbers tell a story. Many of us hope the stories mathematical models (numbers) tell us are reliable to receive a correct weather forecast. …

A follow-up memoir to this — I walked out of my room and there he was standing at the door with that charming smile. He wore a maroon, olive green, and navy striped polo shirt paired with dark brown slacks. …

How many nicknames have you been called? Here are my ten — I think! — Have you ever wondered why we call nicknames, “nicknames” — like why not “natnames?” Too corny?! Trying too hard? — Sorry, I’m pretty much brain-dead today. I am sleep deprived — yet I’m determined to do this challenge before I hit the sack tonight! Plus, Denise Kendig will stop challenging…

Three answers to, “What do you wish hotel guests better appreciated or recognized?” — The novelty and comfort of staying at an all-inclusive resort can certainly inspire the journaling of the good and bad of a particular hotel. However, I had no desire to write about my recent stay or take on our hotel’s amenities and shows. The special time we spent as a…

3rd of January, 2023 / 10:23 am EST — I dig my toes deeper into the sand feeling the coolness beneath the surface as the grains massage my troubles away. My hands reach to my sides holding tightly to clumps of sand — only to let go. …