Worming Woes

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher There I was having a leisurely Sunday with Mr. Kaminski when the invasion happened.  It happened in my kitchen of all places, and I was shook to say the least. I commenced to hollering at Mr. Kaminski to no avail as he was watching television.  When that happens, there...

The Clever Cupid

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy.  I get the concept.  I raised my babies on these fictional yet fun principles.  After all, everyone appreciates a fun yet thoroughly anticipated surprise, right? The past couple of weeks Mr. Kaminski has taken this concept of...

Fresh Colds and High Dollar Bananas

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Now that Mr. Kaminski and I have relocated to Green Acres, things require a bit more pondering and planning.  For example, this morning I woke up with a fresh cold, as my Nanny would call it.  Now I have no idea what differentiates a fresh cold from a stale cold, but...

Ten Chicks and a Matt

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher “Make good choices.”  The famous momma mantra I drilled into my babies’ psyche as they were growing up, and truth be told, still do today.  A solid adage in this momma’s humble opinion. This was preciously the theme as I packed a significant sized suitcase for a...

Porch Parcels

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Since moving to Green Acres, on the porch has an entirely new meaning – and it’s a really good thing.  First and foremost, I have an amazing front porch perfect for people watching, pontificating and of course, porch sitting. My porch has become my gateway to the...

You Don’t Have to be Perfect to be Powerful

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I have adopted a catch phrase for 2026, a marketing message if you will.  After all, if it’s good enough for the big boys, it’s good enough for me.  Diet Coke, and regular Coke, I suppose, has launched a campaign where names are on the bottles and cans.  Things...

The Drought

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Even though it’s early January, I have friends who are smack dab in the middle of Dry January, and it is taking a toll.  Now I personally don’t subscribe to this particular theory as Mr. Kaminski appreciates the opportunity to continue living.  But every year...

Resolving the New Year

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I have been prayerfully considering this New Year’s Resolutions thing for a couple of weeks now.  My people keep asking me about my resolve and my goals for the year.  My resolve?  It’s as if they don’t know me.  I have more resolve than the average Joe.  I am...

Top 10 Christmas Wishes

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I understand I told the Big Guy I wanted three things for Christmas: health, peace and prosperity.  And I stand by that request.  But now that the hustle and bustle has hit my 60-year-old self like a freight train, I reserve the right to add to this list. Here goes: A...

Christmas’ CEO

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I’m a go directly to the source kind of girl.  Always have been.  I mean why deal with a middleman when you can go straight to the top?  I find this approach much more efficient garnering the desired results in a concise, timely fashion.  I’m also not overly...