As promised... though several weeks late.Several weeks ago I attended the JDRF’s Type One Nation Summit in my local area.  This is the first diabetes event I’ve attended outside of the annual JDRF Walk.  I’ve always wanted to attend an event like this – one that offered the latest in diabetes research and technology, and … Continue reading My Afternoon at the JDRF Type One Nation Summit

On July 4th, Todd and I decided to do something together that we’ve never done.  The kids were away at their dad’s, and we actually had a weekend to be ALONE!  We took a road trip to Ocean City, Maryland.  I haven’t been there since my last “family” vacation with my ex in 2010.  I … Continue reading Todd & I Do Something Together

Somehow I’ve managed to confuse myself and we are actually in week 5 now.  I wrote during week 3 for my previous Summer Vacation post, but actually had much left to experience after Sunday’s Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser for cheer before calling it over.  What I did when I wasn’t here:Woke up at 7 on a … Continue reading What I Did On My Summer Vacation – Weeks 4 & 5

Yesterday I had to leave the house at 5:30 to pick the kids up, and by the time I got home I was ready to go back to bed.  I curled up with my phone and read the newest post on a blog I follow.  She is a 40-something woman on a voyage through some … Continue reading Distractions, Debacles, and a Date with Usher

I’ve decided to open a hostel.  Really.  The renovations in the rec room are moving along with the stops and starts of a failing transmission… but not for lack of effort, as time marches on and there is of course living to be done in the midst of obligations.  Nevertheless, Todd has nearly completed the … Continue reading What I Did On My Summer Vacation – Week 3