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Mothers In Memoriam
This weekend I travel back to Sacramento to honor my former mother-in-law, Ellie Jeffus Matal, who passed on Halloween. She celebrated her 90th birthday in early October.
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Where are You Going? Here’s to Strong Women
With all the turmoil and sickness plaguing us these last few weeks, I want to take a moment to celebrate my daughters’ January birthdays. If we were having coffee today, I would invite you in for a hot beverage of your choice (coffee’s ready!) and perhaps some virtual birthday cake. Today is my oldest daughter’s…
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Happy Two Year Wedding Anniversary to Me
Today is my shameless plug to announce my two year wedding anniversary to my wonderful husband. I have been so busy with STUFF that I literally forgot what the date was today. One of my Facebook friends wished me happy anniversary on my timeline this morning! Oh yeah! It’s my anniversary! I cannot express to…
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Facebook, Second Chances, and Love
April 9th was the 6th year anniversary of our first date. Read more for the whole story! After living in San Diego my whole life, I married young at age 20 to a young man who was from Northern California and ended up moving there. After 17 years we divorced and a few years later…
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Where Are You Going, My Little Ones?
Thirty years ago today marks the birth of my first daughter, “MAM.” First off, I am in awe that 30 years has gone by. Secondly, how can I be the mother of a 30-year old? At age 24, working a part-time job with no benefits, and having just moved back to my home town in…
