Vivaldi to Bust March Doldrums

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Spring fever starts to set in as this is March, when the weather becomes oppressive getting a teeny bit warm then gusts of cold air keep us indoors. Today marks the birth of one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque Era, Vivaldi. Best known for his famous Violin Concerto, The Four Seasons, which [...]

Dr. Seuss Brilliant Content

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Brilliant man. There is so much to say on this intelligent and wonderful man who grabbed the minds and hearts of so many of us, grown ups and children alike. Repetition, cadence and rhyme no matter how absurd caught out attention and that of our little ones who would march around the house reciting the [...]

Hand Gestures You Need to Know

Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day. Yes, today is another strange day, so kindly, wave at your neighbor. Not that way, even if you are mad, just use all your fingers. Hand gestures have been a form of communication since man was on this earth. Without speech, we used hand gestures. Even with [...]

Love What You Do!

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” –   —  Confucius I did not realize the truth of that statement and wisdom until today. About a month ago, I decided to quit my technical, well paying job and place my undivided attention to writing and [...]

Hug A Spunky Old Broad Today!

Today is Spunky Old Broad Day, and here is a tribute to all those wonderful over 50 spunky old women who turn everything into an adventure. A Spunky Old Broad is full of enthusiasm and drive. Be careful, when you ask her what she thinks, she will tell you. Even, if, you don’t ask her, [...]

Gorging in Georgia

Dear Baba Rumcake, I feel ugly and powerless after I ate three slices of pizza, and cried while I did it. I feel gross. Ever since my husband told me he stopped having sex with me because I stopped seeming to care about my body and looks, I’ve only had some good days. Most of [...]

What is Your Compliment for Me?

Dear Baba Rumcake, January 24th, is Compliment Day. When it rolls around, what is your compliment for me, Baba Rumcake? Frankie in Florida Dear Fishing … ummm, Frankie, Compliment; an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; especially : an admiring remark Antonym: criticism. Today is Compliment Day. So, if you are expecting a compliment, [...]

Shepherd at Sea Ranch

Sea Ranch Sheep and Goats Mowing Swale

There was certainly no silence for these lambs, today. As we watched in delight, a Shepherd, ushered his, some 300 sheep and goats, into an enclosed space, right before the house we are staying, at Sea Ranch. These sweet animals are better than lawn mowers, weed whackers, or any other nasty, fuel guzzling solution. They [...]

Ticking Biological Clock in Topeka

Dear Baba Rumcake, I dont know how to pick a husband, there are so many factors to consider.. and hard to find someone with everything..im 28 though.. time to decide.. Ticking Biological Clock in Topeka Dear Ticking, What, exactly is the everything, you are searching for? Do you, have, everything? You want to tell me [...]

Dubious in Denver

Dear Baba Rumcake, Is this weird? A man and wife marry and agree that the wife will be a SAHM( Stay at Home Mom ) Before this, she was a working professional. They have kids. And are still paying off her student loans. In essence, he is paying for her education. Is that odd? Dubious [...]