• Play,  Rites of Passage,  The Teen Years

    Have you ever gone skinny dipping?

    Skinny dipping. Streaking. Things that, for sure, involve being vulnerable.This week, we are finding out if Pam or Ellen ever slid into a pool with nothing on.Any guesses? I have to say that I indeed have slipped into a pool with nothing on, giving into peer pressure as a teen.     Looking back, it would have been less revealing if I had waited to get into the pool before I took the suit off.  It was late at night with our light being the stars and moon but with my white skin, I practically glowed as I stood on that ladder waiting for my turn to jump in.  It is…

  • Family,  Hobbies,  Holiday

    What recipe are you famous for?

    Food is always at the center of our family get-togethers. We each have our favorite dish and whether we like to cook or not, we usually have one recipe that we are famous for.  We would LOVE to acquire some great new recipes – would you like to share yours either below in comments or over on the Facebook page?   Scroll down to see what Pam and Ellen have picked as theirs. Let me start this off by saying – I HATE TO COOK. I have never liked it – just does nothing for me even though I love to eat what others have cooked. (Psssst – I don’t like…

  • Elementary Years,  The Teen Years

    Did you and your friends have a special hangout where you’d like to spend time?

    Want to see where we hung out? Just click our names above the question. How about you?Want to share a favorite hangout from any stage of your life? Comment below. My house ended up being the “hang out” place for a good part of my childhood.  It was a big house, lots of yard room and a place where my parents made sure all were welcome. In high school, a large percentage of kids spanning all four years hung out at the sand pits in town. We gathered there after school, during study periods and the Friday night parties were legendary.  I drive past that area today (which is now…