I have a gripe to share!

I have a gripe to share!

Gripe water that is! I was today years old when I learned about the magic of Gripe Water. I’ve mentioned before that I am a new grandma of an absolutely adorable baby boy. He’s 9 months old today! Since he’s been born, I’ve heard my daughter...

49 and counting…

Today I turn 49! Just one more year to 50… My life goal for many years has been to learn something new every day and here I am knocking on 50 years old and still learning. I’m here to tell you you’re never too old to learn something new. It could be...
Sibling Day

Sibling Day

Today is National Sibling Day! My parents only blessed me with one sibling and she is six years younger than I am. I’ve been told I was such a terrible baby that it took that long for my mom to convince my dad to have another baby. The day she entered the world...
Planner Junkie

Planner Junkie

If the title resonated with you then you must be a planner junkie! Me too. I have used just about every planner out there. Yearly, monthly, weekly, from multiple companies. Sometimes more than once a year because I would decide the one I bought initially wasn’t...
New Doctor

New Doctor

After many many years, I find myself looking for a new doctor. I was overwhelmed and anxious by just the thought of it. I’ve seen the same general practitioner for most of the past 20 years, with a brief hiatus due to insurance and the fact that I don’t...
6 Tips Surviving the Holidays

6 Tips Surviving the Holidays

Sometimes surviving the holidays is all you can do. The holidays are supposed to be a happy joyful time full of celebrations but for many happiness and joy are hard to come by. Our family suffered the unimaginable loss of my dad on Christmas Eve in 2008. After a fall...
Welcome

Welcome

Welcome to Penned by Pam! I’m Pam! I’m a middle-aged woman, married to my high school sweetheart for going on 30 years, and mom to two adult children. Our son and daughter both recently finished their time serving in the military. Our daughter also...