What do your kids really mean?

Happy Sunday, dear friends!  I hope you are having a great weekend.

Buzzfeed is one of my favorite sites.  They always have cleverly written videos that can sometimes be mildly inappropriate. Not to worry, it's Sunday - this is one of the cleaner ones. 

I can relate to this video.  When I attempt to broach adult conversations covering such things as insurance and/or banking, and I am met with dead air or "yeah, ok Mom" on the phone, I can pretty much read my girls' thoughts.  They just don't know it.    

Enjoy your day!

Joanie, We Hardly Knew Ye

I loved Joan Rivers since I was a young girl.  I adored her crackly voice, exaggerated hand gestures, and sharp wit that could cut through the toughest steak without a knife. My Irish Catholic Mother would have preferred a different role model for me.  But I loved Joan.

I remember when Joan (she probably wouldn't mind that I called her by her first name) would sit in for Johnny Carson.  During high school, Dude and I would stay up to watch The Tonight Show on sleepovers.  I was always thrilled when my girl, Joan, made an appearance. Dude won't admit it, but she had a HUGE crush on Johnny Carson.  But that's another show, Oprah.

One of the best documentaries that I have ever seen was called Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work.  The film examines Joan Rivers' unstoppable drive and passion for her work.  One scene that resonates in my mind is of Joan's file cabinets filled with thousands of  jokes that she had written over the years on index cards.  

Another great moment is when the camera focuses on Joan perusing her open datebook with few engagements penned in. She speaks with raw candor about how insecure this blank book makes her feel and her struggle to stay relevant to her younger audiences.

Joan Rivers' life had its ups and downs.  She was a trailblazer for women comedians.  She started a multi-million dollar jewelry business that was sold during the early days of QVC.   She worked tirelessly for her charitable causes, especially God's Love We Deliver, which was very close to her heart.  Joan carried on with her head held high after her husband's suicide and filing for bankruptcy.

Joan Rivers was a survivor and one tough cookie.  
I think that's what I admired about her most.

"Life is very tough if you don't laugh. It's tough."  

~Joan Rivers

Newport - Part 1

Hello dear friends.  Last weekend, we took our #1 and Adorable Jonathon to my new favorite town, Newport, Rhode Island.  It was a picture-perfect day featuring warm sunshine and soft breezes.

Newport is packed with good old New England charm.

My home country was calling me. 

Love this cute little sign in the window box.

There are so many fabulous restaurants in Newport.  We decided have lunch at The Mooring which is located on the water.  It was a great choice.

The Mister got to stare at boats through lunch.  His new favorite hobby.

We couldn't have lunch on the water without ordering mussels.

Another appetizer we ordered was a bag of donuts.  It was a combo of lobster, crab, and shrimp fritters.  Take my word for it, those little guys are addicting.

Adorable Jonathon sampling the very first mussel of his life.  

He liked it!

The empty nesters pretty happy to have one of their little chikadees home.

Notice the sign Dog Bar.  People can enjoy their lunch al fresco in the company of their dog.  If Chowdah ever learns how to behave, he may be invited sometime.

Did not sample any of these delights, but they looked delicious!

Love this shop!  Most of the merchandise in the store is made from refurbished sails.

Great looking bags that will last forever. I don't think airport security stands a chance ruining one of these sturdy bags.

They also carry a line of darling baskets for bikes.

So cute I may put this little beauty on my Christmas list.

Just kidding Mister, I still want jewelry.

Happy Friday!