Mouse in the House (and other Dr. Seuss rhymes!)

We have a mouse in the house. I don’t like it. I don’t even like the thought of it. I was preparing dinner the other night and expecting Gene to be home at any moment when I noticed Dolly staring into the bathroom. I thought that was unusual since she has...

Off Road Driving

Years ago, I remember a conversation in the car with my 4 year old son as he asked his father, “Daddy? How come you don’t drive in the grass like Mommy does?” My husband burst into laughter as I alternately glared at him and then my son. He patiently explained that...

Life After Cancer

Now that my treatment and reconstruction surgeries are over, I felt that my journey with breast cancer had come to an end. But as life has returned to a new normal, I realize that I’m just starting on another journey . . . one that is very fulfilling. I have...

Dealing with Raccoons

We have a raccoon problem. Mind you, I know that we live in the country and that raccoons were here first, but I draw the line at them camping out on my front porch. The other day, our dog refused to come in the house and kept playing by the garage. My friend and I...