Aug 23, 2017 | A Day In My Life
It started as a bad day. Since my twin Eve Vaughn was grief-stricken, instead of working on our new remodeling and repair business, she chose to stay home and slap black paint all over her newest canvas. Living a block away, I couldn’t lift her mood. If you know...
Aug 22, 2017 | A Day In My Life
I think there’s something wrong with me. I have a proven track record according to the residents of Tranquil Harbor, New Jersey. It’s common knowledge that everything I touch turns to – well, let’s just say I don’t have the Midas touch. Take the Golden Anniversary...
Aug 21, 2017 | A Day In My Life
The gingham curtains in the kitchen window fluttered in the early morning breeze. Butter sizzled in the pan and I added in the minced jalapenos. A mixture of lightly beaten eggs with a few splashes of half & half went in next. I reduced the heat and gently stirred...
Aug 19, 2017 | A Day In My Life
The day my dad’s caregiver called and told me my dad couldn’t remember how to button his shirt was the day I had to make one of the hardest decisions. He’d developed Alzheimer’s gradually and over the past three years had been able to live in his home with a...
Aug 18, 2017 | A Day In My Life
It’s been said Lizzie Jones is the very definition of an animal lover. My being a veterinary science student, a pet sitter, and volunteering at the vet clinic have made that accurate. I’d taken extra time getting ready before heading to the clinic because my...
Aug 17, 2017 | A Day In My Life
José, my husband of less than a year, and I start the day at seven by going to breakfast at the Old Neighborhood Grill and catchin’ up on local news with Peter, the owner. If I didn’t have that breakfast with José, I couldn’t face what I do these days. Today it’s...