PinnedA Year Later- Covid, Covid Everywhere- A POSITIVE StoryIt’s A Year Later, and Covid is still rampant in our family. And I feel like a Covid-Magnet. This is the fourth time I have had direct exposure in 6 weeks. Is it me? Covid, Covid Everywhere, A Positive Story! Two family members were infected for the second time. The…Covid 195 min read
PinnedA Positive Covid-19 Test Result on Our 41st Wedding AnniversaryThe Positive Covid-19 test result story started before Thanksgiving and ended on our 41st Anniversary. As my Dad jokingly said, “Even a hypochondriac can be right sometimes!” Yes, he was referring to me and my constant worrying. But this time, unfortunately, I was correct. …Covid 196 min read
Jul 9, 2021Dear Noa, A Nana Lesson about Special Needs and LoveDear Noa, This is a lesson about Special Needs and Love. You were born in September of 2019 before we knew that a Pandemic was looming just around the bend. What a strange time to be an infant. It took a long time for you to meet Aunty Jess. …Special Needs3 min read
Nov 25, 2020How a Unique Toast to Mom Helped Us Begin to HealIt was October 2020, and 225 days since we saw my Dad and in-laws. We are in Western New York, and they live in Florida. It was time to visit our parents, time to reunite. The news continued to report virus upticks and suggestions to hunker down at home as…Fathers4 min read
Nov 14, 2020Size A B or C, and I am Not Talking Bras (RV search)Size A, B, or C, and I am not talking bras! Who would have guessed? Mitch and I traveled to Florida in our Truck Camper. You know, the one I wrote about without the bathroom and indoor shower. We love our camper, but for me, this RV is missing a…Rv4 min read
Nov 2, 2020Tomorrow is Election Day 2020-Read for a suggestion for Wed.:https://vickierubin.com/…/tomorrow-is-election-day-2020-le…/Election 20201 min readVOTE----
Oct 14, 2020Attending a Party During Covid — Confession from the OutsiderWe have not been to many parties or gatherings since March 2020. So, when we received an invitation to a party, my first thought was, “Oh NO! Do we go?” The friends who invited us are not just acquaintances; they are friends who have become family. My husband, Mitch, has…Coronavirus3 min read
Sep 12, 2020What the Exit Interview That I Gave to My Son and Daughter RevealedHow Did We Do? These Inquiring Parents Wanted to Know. Many wise companies provide an exit interview when you leave their employment. The human resource staff will ask about your experience at the company. “So, how did we do? What would you change? Where did we come up short, and…Siblings4 min read
Sep 9, 2020Camper Envy Continued: The Answer to That Burning Camping QuestionI am from Long Island, and camping with or without a camper was never in my vernacular. Yes, I went to camp, but camping is a whole different mindset. When I was a kid in the mid-seventies, our school would end for the summer break on a Friday, and I…Camping4 min read
Aug 29, 2020Camper Envy and Size Matters — Vickie’s ViewsI was in the camping world for less than ten hours and already had camper envy! Mitch and I decided that we were going to do it! Pick up our pop-up camper in Arkansas, a short 1000-mile drive from our home. We broke this up evenly between two days by…Covidtravel5 min read