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Racing and Life: The Wall’s Teachings
Drag racing is dangerous. My husband, Bobby, is a professional funny car driver. Over the years, I’ve seen many racecars crash. As much as I love this sport, it can tear your heart out to lose beloved friends to it. The two most common safety issues in our sport are cars catching fire and cars hitting the wall. Often, these incidents occur simultaneously. Bobby has been on fire three times. I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more just to…never see that again. OK, if you didn’t get that joke, you’re too young. Or I’m too old. Haha! Jokes aside, it’s horrifying to watch the most precious…
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Backup Singers
Kid Rock was electrifying the stage at a live concert on TV recently and the energy was palpable. The band was on fire, and the crowd was a sea of hands waving and voices singing along. But amidst the rock ‘n’ roll frenzy, one backup singer stole the show. Her vibrant dancing and soulful singing were nothing short of extraordinary. Without her, the concert would have lacked the burst of color and love she brought to every note. I believe we all have backup singers in our lives—those who cheer us on and those who cast shadows of doubt. These individuals can either elevate us or pull us down, and…
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A Valentine’s Day To Remember
Today is Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating love and affection. My husband Bobby and I decided to celebrate early last week, thinking we had our special moment. But as it turned out, the real celebration happened last night. Did you know that Valentine’s Day is named after a priest who was martyred for his faith? His name was Saint Valentine. There are several legends about him, each highlighting his acts of kindness. One such legend suggests that Saint Valentine was a priest in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. Claudius had banned marriages for young men, believing single men made better soldiers. Valentine defied this decree…
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20 Winter Dates for 20 Bucks
I’ve got 20 easy, FUN, and cheap date ideas for winter! All under $20. Just try one. Capiche? Make cookies. You can go homemade or buy a mix. ...and give them away. Package them up in Ziploc bags and deliver them to neighbors or retirement homes near you. Have a kitchen showdown! Challenge each other to a cook-off – you can split the $20 at the grocery store however you’d like, but each person must whip up as full a meal as possible with what they’ve got. This is my Chicken Marsala – do not and I repeat – DO NOT – challenge me to a cook-off. 4. Put together a…
