October 2025 --It’s that time of the year again. Yup, people are enjoying pumpkin spice lattes and roasted pumpkin seeds, putting carved pumpkins on porches, and adding the mashed fibrous pulp to their favorite fall recipes. It’s also time for the crowds to gather at pumpkin festivals, which are held all over the world. If by chance you happen to be in Germany, check out the Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival--the largest of its kind in the world. Did you know a quaint town in Illi

September 2025 --We’ve all heard the phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine,” right? Well, if that’s true (and I believe it is), then...

Sept. 24, 2024--Most pet owners in the U.S. prefer dogs over cats, according to a national survey. But my personal survey closes the margin.

May 2024--I knew I wasn’t the only one who has lost a sock here or there—mostly after doing laundry—but I just learned there is an actual...

You know how there are times you see something unique and cool and that tiny voice in your head says, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Or...

. In the spirit of the pending holiday, I’m sharing some of the things I’m thankful for. Overlapping seasons. It can be tough trying to...

Oct. 5, 2023 --You see these every day while in a vehicle—okay, maybe not every day since some areas do get tons of snow—but every day...

by jodi marneris April 2023--Did you ever have a day where you just feel like griping about something? Maybe it’s not about anything...

by jodi marneris January 2023--Who knew there are such conflicted opinions when it comes to butter? Where should it be stored? Is it...

December 2022 --At the end of each year Oprah Winfrey puts out a list of her favorite things. They’re usually pretty cool items—like...

by jodi marneris November 2022--I didn’t want a puppy. I love dogs--but when we lost our last one—a beloved Chesapeake Bay Retriever, I...

September 2022--Call it preservation. Call it an obsession. Whatever it is...it all began with a plate. A small, white decorative plate...

May 2021--This post is a little different than what I normally post. I try to stay positive, but today--it's more of a venting session....

January 2021--Remember when spam was just ham in a can? I was spending at least 15 minutes each day--more if I missed a day or...

May 2020--Some people can't go into a store without picking up a candy bar or a pack of gum, a book or a magazine--or lately, a large...