This was my view while I was writing this post a few days ago: That’s John and our new grandson, Tyson, snuggling on the couch. I’m telling you—baby snuggles are the best! And I’ve been blessed to get many, many…
Overcoming Fitness Setbacks: How to Stay Motivated When Life Gets in the Way
Yeah…still no baby. He should be here by Wednesday, one way or another, per Kamala’s doctor. He and I are going to have a little talk when he gets here. Grandma could’ve been snuggling with him for over a week…
Flights, Family, and Fitness Goals: A Week of Gratitude and Growth
I have a goal to post on my blog once a week. That seemed like an easy goal when I made it, but it’s turning out to be not so easy some weeks. So in order to not break the…
Happy 100th Birthday to One of My “Babies”!
I dreamed of having an ebony baby grand piano since I started playing the piano when I was seven. I’ve had other pianos through the years, and they were always really nice and did what I needed them to do,…
I Heart the Olympics
Hi, my name is Susan, and I’m an Olympics junkie. There, I said it. Really, I LOVE the Olympics! I always have. Granted, I don’t follow my favorite sports and athletes like I have in the past, but there’s just…
The “Magical” Powers of Less-Drowsy Dramamine
For as long as I can remember, I’ve never been able to do anything in the car except sit. I can’t read, I can’t text, I can’t crochet, I can’t cross stitch, I can’t look at a map (back when…






