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...