Ann Silberman

Sometimes, when you least expect it, life shows you that you have just bowled a strike.   I have posted over 500 blog posts here, and I don't think in all those words I've captured my feelings as accurately as the Soul Pancake crew did in this t...

Is that picture not one of the most glorious rooms you have ever seen?  As quintessentially Christmas as that looks, it is not as comforting as my home, which is not big, professionally decorated, shining, or luxurious. None of that matters, beca...

It is contest season! And, I have been nominated for another "Best Blog" award. Only this one, ladies and gentlemen, has a prize.  The winner gets $1000.00.  Yes, $1000.00!  Remember, I have a child who will be going to college in two years. So, if you could please vote for me, that would be...

I have gone back and forth about posting these thoughts. It is obvious that as a mother, my heart is hurting because of what happened  a week ago Friday. Anybody who knows me, knows my main identity is as a mother, and I believe the death of even one...

I receive hundreds of sales pitches asking me to promote products on my blog.  Surprisingly, this happens all year long, not just in October. This is because people are requesting that I write about their product whether it has anything to do with can...

My regularly scheduled post has been cancelled.  My heart, mind, thoughts, and deep love go out to all who are suffering from today's horrific event.    Those of us who work in schools know that this kind of thing is possible, but we never bel...

MYTH  You realize the importance of life and set about making dreams happen. REALITY  You play The Simpsons Tapped Out for 8 hours a day. MYTH You make sure your insurance/retirement/SSDI/IRA's are set up properly for your death. REALITY You ...

I was given a book called Lasso the Stars by L. L. Neilsen to review for TLC Book Tours and today is my review date.   So, my review:  The main character is Dina, dying of cancer, who meets Gil, a handsome cowboy, who helps her ...live?  Die?  ...

Facebook readers will know I was hit by a big rig the other day, a truck by PFG Transco, Inc. HR's email address is the only one I can find:  wdennis@pfgcdc.com It was November 19th and I was driving home from a doctor's appointment (where else wou...

Regular readers will know that I have two greyhounds, which to me are the most beautiful animals in the world. I have Cherry, who is 4, and Trista who just turned 9 months old.  Right after I got her, we took puppy classes where she impressed me w...