Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

This is the fourth blog I've written on using up overly ripe bananas. You'd think by now I would have figured out a way to buy only the bananas I will eat before they're too ripe. But, I haven't. So, ...

There are so many things that separate us today (race, politics and religion come to mind) and it seems like people are listening to each other less and reacting with anger and hatred faster than ever...

I describe my granddaughter as "nine going on forty-five". She's one of those wise old souls who still possesses the spunk of a young girl. I learn a lot from her. She came over for a sleepover the ot...

Admittedly, I am behind the times. Like, wayyyy behind. But, have you heard about the Facebook group(s) "Buy Nothing"? To join one, you simply get on Facebook and type "Buy Nothing groups near me" in ...

I love reading historical fiction books, and the scenes that describe the characters sitting around a fireplace in the evenings quietly sewing and visiting always sound so cozy. It makes me want to go...

Sometimes, I think that the Pinterest cooks are just messing with us. They post beautiful pictures of mouthwatering food and then I repeat their recipe, only mine ends up looking and tasting like some...

We've all been a part of small groups, either at school, work or church. And, every small group I've ever belonged to has had that one member who tends to dominate the conversation. Recently, I met a ...

There was a commercial a while back that showed moms in stressful situations. At the height of their frustration, these women would put their hands on their heads and say, "Calgon, take me away!" And,...

Every year, when the fresh cranberries arrive in the produce section of my store, I have an inner battle with myself: "Ann, you know you never use a whole bag of these and end up feeling guilty when y...

One of my chronically ill friends was recently asked a question by her doctor, "How many useable hours do you have in a day?" The doctor went on to say that an average, healthy person has ten to fourt...