How does an often-referred-to as gentle retired high school English/Reading teacher and Grandma of 9 (that would be me) write…
Sharon
December 5, 2012
My Dad and the “Christmas Angel”
My Dad is with me each Christmas through his Benny’s “Christmas Angel”… There are two things about my Dad that…
November 29, 2012
A B-I-G Christmas Lesson from a tiny Christmas Tree
As a Caregiver, the greatest gift is always the simplest, yet often the most complicated to give – TIME. November…
November 27, 2012
HUNT’S Recipes for a Newlywed, from a Real Cook Mother-in-Law!
You know recipes are good when they’re shared by your mother-in-law! I’ve written about my late Mom-in-law, Flo, many, many…
November 13, 2012
Rakes & Leaves. But where’s Henry?
Falling leaves. The best of New England… When I arrived at Audrey’s home yesterday, it was uncharacteristically quiet. No running…
November 1, 2012
A Mile-8 to celebrate while running Marine Corps Marathon
Mile-8 celebration while running Marine Corps Marathon… I’ve had some pretty cool *Mile-8 experiences while training for Marine Corps Marathon,…
October 23, 2012
Ah. My last MILE-8 Adventure with Marine Corps Marathon training L-O-N-G run and thoughts of a Marine Hero…
*Mile-8 Adventures, continued… My last 15 weeks have been filled with planned runs, generally 3 times per week of anywhere…
Do you hear “Your Life Calling”?… Did you happen to catch NBC’s TODAY Show AARP segment “Your Life Calling” this…
October 17, 2012
You know when you KNOW no-one will see you? Ha!
I knew no-one would see me, so… Last Tuesday began with an early-morning phone call from our elderly neighbor’s son…
November 23, 2011
A Thanksgiving Tradition in “the China”
When I was a little girl, my Dad was in the Navy and often he was gone “out to sea”…
October 28, 2011
57 “Things” in 52 Weeks – the LIST!
Two years ago, on my 57th birthday, I faced my great fears of both heights and flying and jumped out…
October 14, 2011
Book Review: “Bonding over Beauty”
I feel so very fortunate that my Mom and my Dad are two of my best friends. I know I…
This Grandma not only knows NASTY. This Grandma loves NASTY. There. I said it. I can’t remember a time in…
May 16, 2011
When someone says you’re “too old”…
Hmmmmmm. I guess I’d be considered kinda “old” by a 5-year old little guy. After all, I’m 58… a whole…
April 14, 2011
A Puristics Lifestyle Reality
It’s always intriguing to me how each moment of our lives has the potential to change everything. Places we go,…
March 30, 2011
Loving my 4all skorts! Win one for yourself!
As part of Team 4all by jofit, Jane and I were sent a 2 workout skorts to review. I’m wearing…
March 27, 2011
I Know Just What To Say. “Purisitics.”
Something happened to me a couple of weeks ago that I wasn’t quite prepared for… It was a Friday night…
February 18, 2011
The PURISTICS Challenge. Take it if you dare.
I’m always up for a good challenge. Growing up squished very closely between 2 brothers made me this way… always…
October 3, 2010
And you know it don’t come easy…
When I registered to participate in the Amica 70.3 Half Ironman in Providence way back in February 2010 as one…
About Audrey
Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.