Janet Schick

I'm a Grandma!

One year ago, I became a grandmother for the very first time. A perfect little girl named Ella ran away with my heart. I never expected that it would be like this, so intense an experience. She lives far away, in California. I am here in Pennsylvania, but I still have managed to see her four times since she was born. More than anything, I don't want to be a stranger to her. She has wonderful parents, the most loving parents you've... (posted by Janet 2 years 106 days ago.)

How to Boil Water (Without Burning It)

How many times have you said to yourself,or to others, "I can't boil water without burning it!" Well, now you can, with this quick and easy guide to "How to Bring Water to a Boil"..After you have mastered this all-important skill, you will then be able to tackle all kinds of culinary challenges. Hard boiled eggs! Mashed potatoes! Even pasta! They'll all be within reach once you've studied and practiced the steps... (posted by Janet 2 years 128 days ago.)

Adventures in Bunny Sitting

There was a time, when I was in my mid-thirties or so, when I must have considered myself to be the Joan of Arc for the animal kingdom. No stray was too bedraggled and smelly for me to embrace. No four legged creature was going to be abandoned, mistreated, or spoken crossly to while I was around. And while I still believe in those principles, and try to live by them whenever I can, I realize that I have to be on guard against... (posted by Janet 2 years 134 days ago.)