by Barbara Lishko | Jan 17, 2025 | Grandpa Deals
Happy Friday. How are you doing so far on shutting off lights in empty rooms and unplugging unused cords? Are you seeing any progress in being more mindful about electricity usage? Let’s talk about gas. NO, not the embarrassing noisy and untimely emissions, but the...
by Barbara Lishko | Jan 17, 2025 | Attempts at Humor, Faith, Faith-filled Pondering, Featured
Getting old is happening faster than I imagined. I knew we would; it’s what’s supposed to happen in life if all goes well. I’m not suggesting I’m shocked every morning at the wrinkled old lady who greets me in the mirror. But I am. Oil of Olay,...
by Barbara Lishko | Jan 6, 2025 | Grandpa Deals
Saving dough by cooking at home: Begin to change your perspective on eating out vs cooking at home. Eating out is supposed to be a rare treat rather than a way of life. Sure, it’s an easy, convenient and instant satisfaction on a busy day, but start to think of...
by Barbara Lishko | Jan 6, 2025 | Faith, Featured, My Musings
“Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.” (Matt 2:2) These magi knew what they were about. They made all the necessary preparations and traveled the long journey to Jerusalem for a singular purpose, to find...
by Barbara Lishko | Dec 30, 2024 | Faith-filled Pondering, Featured
The day after Christmas, the readings at Mass took a wild turn. Airwaves wrapped up their nominal tribute to Christmas by continuing to divert our attention with the remnants of Santa Baby and fa la la. The Scripture readings instead douse us with the icy water of...