Bonding With The Blonde Women

     Allow me to begin at the beginning. I was born in Brooklyn, New York on October     17, 1957.  I was named Elvira Robina Mannarino and my parents were Albert and Alessandra. We lived on Herkimer Street off Eastern...

Easier Isn’t Always Better – Part II

This article is continued from “Easier Isn’t Always Better”      So, on my way to the cupboard with a box in hand to clean out the offending tableware I had a moment of pause. Eating off the same bowl for every meal? Washing out...

Easier Isn’t Always Better

I am having a glorious day. Beautiful weather. Dirt under my fingernails. Nothing on the agenda. Four beautiful babes alternating naps, snacks, and movies. Lots of ice cream. Lots of laying around. Heaven. I am also enjoying some leisurely reading. Most of the time, I...