Fun

Fall Fun: First Pot of Chili or Soup Party

Bob and I always celebrate the first pot of chili of the season. A soup supper is fairly easy to set up and host. Using slow cookers you can set up your soup on your island, kitchen counter or table. You may serve the soup or allow the guests to serve themselves. Provide any garnishesContinue reading “Fall Fun: First Pot of Chili or Soup Party”

Just for Fun

This is called Shootout at the Snow Day Corral. Like I said just for fun, and it was a lot of fun creating this. This is you chance to show off your fun winter/holiday art and craft projects or photos of outdoor winter fun. Just post a photo in the comments below.

Let’s Have Some Fun

I know we are going through dark times. But dark times are the reason Christmas is celebrated in the darkness of December for many of us. So, I have decided instead of giving in to the darkness to throw a party. I know there are those who will say we should not be celebrating whileContinue reading “Let’s Have Some Fun”

Keep Talking About That Weather

I laughed when I found my old post Talking About the Weather. It is a funny quote, but it is also sad in these times where we seem to be more divided than ever. In a time when we may not want to talk to someone out of fear that they may disagree with usContinue reading “Keep Talking About That Weather”

Wildly Enthusiastic About Little Things

“I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things… I play with leaves. I skip down the street and run against the wind.” — Leo F. Buscaglia One of the saddest things about being a “grown up” is that we forget to play. Play is one of the most important things we can do. It keeps us young andContinue reading “Wildly Enthusiastic About Little Things”

Throw a Kids Party for Grown Ups

I actually did this a couple of years ago when I hosted a holiday party for my “over age 60” neighbors. I called it the “kids party” and scheduled it one week before the “adult” open house that served wine and eggnog. There was a sign at the door telling people to leave their worriesContinue reading “Throw a Kids Party for Grown Ups”

I want to giggle myself to sleep

The Laughing Song

Arts and Crafts Day

Artists can get caught up in competition and the need for “success” as much as anyone. For me, art has to be fun. If it stops being fun my inspiration dries up. It can be a delicate balance. When my work stops being fun I like to play a little by making children’s craftContinue reading “Arts and Crafts Day”