I’m putting this on my Christmas list:  Or at least something similar.  It’s the Pyrex 14-piece Storage Plus Set.  Yes, Pyrex = glass.  I’ve read too much about plastic storage containers and their harmful effects.  Plus they often [take on] the smell and/or taste of whatever’s been stored in them.  And I’m tired of … More Down with Plastic

Here is the Urban Dictionary definition of teen angst:  When teenagers, for any number of reasons combined with their hormones and stress from school, get depressed. Contrary to popular belief, some teenagers actually do have it rough and have to deal with [crap]* most adults don’t have to. Other teens don’t and just like to … More Teenage Inspiration

I have amped up my job hunt.  My current job just might be ending.  It is for sure changing.  Different dates are floating around:   September 30 = federal grant funds cease Thanksgiving = [hopefully] we’ll be able to carry on with our current funds until then end of 2010 = [maybe] we’ll be able to … More happy hunting

Today, Wednesday, August 11, 2010,  is the first school day in the Fayette County Public school system.  Which means, James & Catherine Alexis [aka Jamie & Allie] reported in for duty.  For Jamie, it is public school #7 (folks, this is not counting his 2 preschools). But, he is 25% done with high school and … More another first day

Libraries are, in my opinion, one of the greatest assets our country has going for it.  Our family takes full advantage,  as we’re four avid readers.  Truly, one of the things I’m most thankful for is that my two kids enjoy reading.    Sometimes my daughter brings a book along on the ride to the … More Reading

Every once in a while, we experience days we know we’ll never forget.  Yesterday was such a day. Not because anything crazy happened.  There were no catastrophic events.  No earthquake, or terrorist strike on American soil.  I didn’t win the lottery. But. . . . this weekend was the first time Jamie played guitar along … More a day unforgotten

Horse Mania is here!(click for link) We live in Lexington, Kentucky, the Horse Capital of the World.  Which is why the World Equestrian Games are coming to Lexington this fall.  And despite the fact that it seems every major road in our town is torn up right now in preparation for the games, Allie and … More Horse Mania

One of my favorite occurrences in Lexington, Kentucky, is the annual patriotic concert held at Gratz Park.  It was held last Friday evening, and our family attended, as usual.  It was a lovely time:  great weather, a nice variety of picnics foods, and fine music by the Lexington Philharmonic.  While I’m not the most patriotic … More Summertime Music – Life on Lansill

I was at Central Library here in Lexington a few weeks back.  If memory serves correct, it was Thursday, June 26.  The kids were out giving away popsicles in Woodland and Phoenix Parks with the Vineyard youth group.  I was in the library alone, and since I don’t usually patronize this branch of the library, … More 50% Vegetarian Household

Here’s a link to a blog my workplace, Heritage of Kentucky, just started:  http://abstinenceiscool.blogspot.com/  I wrote the post, Have your cake, and eat it too.   Happy 20 years to “us”!