This is going to be a very strange holiday season. Normally we see friends and family for Thanksgiving and Christmas. 2020 has been a different kind of year though. Yesterday we both had the 2020 experience that so many others have already had to experience. We both had to go get tested for Covid-19 dueContinue reading “The holiday season is upon us”
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Trick or treat!
Busy day, I need a nap!
I had a busy day today. I worked in my jewelry shop for about seven hours, then ballet workout for an hour. Thinking about dinner, I decided to get out my recipe books and see about making something different for a change. While looking through the books, I was kind of hungry. Too early forContinue reading “Busy day, I need a nap!”
Daily life
Earlier today I went for my contact and eye glass exam. I put it off as long as I could due to Covid 19. But, you have to do what you have to do. It’s not bad really, except when they dilate the eyes. Even with those funky dark glasses they give you to wearContinue reading “Daily life”
They are blooming!
My orchids are loving this weather! The bromeliads are also in full bloom all over the neighborhood today. Its a show of beautiful colors.
Our first cool morning since summer
This morning we woke, got showered, ate breakfast and took our dog for his walk. I actually had to wear a sweater for the first time in months. It was a cool 65 Degrees. It is the coolest it has been in months. That may not seem cool to some people. But when you haveContinue reading “Our first cool morning since summer”
It’s Almost Halloween!
Halloween will be here soon. Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. However, I’m sure this year will be much different than in the past due to the pandemic. I’m expecting to see very few if any trick or treaters. I will buy some candy though, just in case. Chances are I willContinue reading “It’s Almost Halloween!”
Hello
Thank you for stopping by. Let me introduce myself. My name is Donna Kupka and this is my brand new blog. I may fumble through this one! This is where I tell you who I am and what I am about and what in the world am I doing writing a blog. I have aContinue reading “Hello”