Twenty Wishes

I just finished reading the book "Twenty Wishes" by Debbie Macomber. It is part of her Blossom Street Series. The book was such an easy read and so hard to put down. She introduced new characters in this book which focuses on AnneMarie who owns a bookstore. She takes us through the lives of several women who are widows. At one of the women's frequent get togethers they discuss compiling a list of twenty wishes representing things they want to do or accomplish. The author does such a good job of taking the reader through the twists and turns in these women's lives. I felt like I knew each of the characters personally.

The list of twenty wishes is very intriguing to me and I think there is so much energy in actually putting these thoughts in writing and then working towards achieving them. Most of us daydream and think about things that we shoulda, coulda, or woulda done. Writing these things down and reviewing them on a regular basis brings focus to accomplishing them.

I have started my list and I am not yet quite at 20. Here is what I have so far:

1. Visit Italy, Greece and Paris with my husband and son
2. Get remarried to my handsome husband, Vito, on the beach
3. Retire at 55
4. Learn how to paint
5. Take my parents on an Alaskan Cruise
6. Make Weekend Sisters a successful business with my sisters
7. Take a pilates class
8. Take dancing lessons with my husband
9. Lose weight and get in shape
10. See my son graduate from cosmetology school and work in his profession
11. Live near the beach for part of the year
12. Take a cruise with my sisters
13. Start a non-profit organization
14. Go white water rafting
15. Visit Sante Fe

Well, that's as far as I got. I need to do some more soul searching and add to the list. I would be interested in knowing if you have put together your list of 20 wishes or if you have read the book by Debbie Macomber. Drop me an email. I would love to hear from you.

Fond Memories of Wildwood Crest, NJ

I love the beach and so do my sisters! It is so relaxing for me to walk on the beach or just sit in a chair on the beach while reading my favorite book. The sound and smell of the ocean have the most relaxing impact on me.

My sister, Diane, is at beach this weekend, with her husband, son and her son's girlfriend. My nephew, Stephen, celebrated his 21st birthday this week so the trip was a special celebration. They live in Pennslvania and keep a camper trailer at a campground near Wildwood, NJ. I am so envious that within a few hours from home they can be at the beach smelling the salt air and hanging out. Wish I could have been there this week.

The beach has always been a special place for our family. When we were young, we would rent a house at the Jersey Shore for just a week. But it was the best week of the year. We looked forward to it all year long. It was a time to leave the day to day behind and live carefree. Within a few years, we started staying at hotels with efficiency units and swimming pools. We have so many fond memories of those weeks at the shore in Wildwood Crest, NJ.

My parents and my sister, Donna and her children still go to the Pan American Motor Inn in Wildwood Crest for one special week every July. My family has been staying at this same hotel for over 30 years! Can you believe it? The Morey family owns the Pan Am and are gracious hosts. They also own various Piers with rides, foods, and games in Wildwood Crest.

Things have changed over the years. It is no longer safe to allow your pre-teens to cruise the boardwalk at night without an adult. The boardwalk is a little worn out but still has a special aura or shops selling trinkets, restaurants, and carnival games. The cost of renting a bike for 2 hours has increased from $2.00 to $6.00 or more.
One of my favorite activities in Wildwood was renting a bike in the morning and riding on the boardwalk with my sisters and cousins. We would ride all the way to the end of the boardwalk in North Wildwood. Then we would stop for a donut and a drink before heading back towards the hotel. I have even had the opportunity to do this with my husband and son. No matter how old I have become, I still look forward to renting a bike to ride on the boardwalk the next time I visit Wildwood.
I recommend the Jersey Shore for having a great vacation with your family and friends.

Hanging Out at Starbucks

My sisters and I live over 1,000 miles apart. However, when we get together one of our favorite things is going to Starbucks, getting our favorite beverage, and catching up with each other.






Every time I go to Starbucks, I think of my sisters. We will frequently call each other to let the other know that we are in Starbucks. I love the smell of coffee, even though my stomach doesn't. So I am one of those unusual people that go to Starbucks for a "venti umsweetened black iced tea", for the smell of coffee, and for the comfort I feel when I am there. I love to just hang out and read a book or the newspaper. My husband and I also frequent Starbucks on the weekend. It is not too noisy and we can carry on a conversation.






My sisters and I have traveled to New York, San Francisco, Florida, Pennsylvania, Vegas, and Texas and we always look for our favorite gathering spot. We have many good memories made at Starbucks. In New York City, it is a favorite breakfast spot for us as well as place to stop in and warm up on a winter day. It is also the only place I know that consistently may have the Sunday edition of the New York times.






I envy the people who work from Starbucks using their wireless PC's and cell phones. Someday, that will be me. I hope to be writing this blog from a Starbucks location in the near future.

Renewing My Commitment to Blogging

I can't believe that I set up this blog so many months ago and then did not post any updates. I'm wondering if I am like others who start a blog or am I unusual in this delay?


Part of the reason for the delay was some family issues that I was dealing with during the last couple of months. I have been mentally drained and did not think I wanted to use this blog as an outlet for resolving those issues.


The second reason for the delay was just pure fear. What if people don't like what I post? What if my posts are dull and boring? So during this time, I have also spent time researching other blogs. There is so much good writing out there.


So I am reenergized in exploring the world of blogging. I hope you like my postings. I look forward to hearing from you.

Super Bowl Sunday and Sisters

Today is Super Bowl Sunday with the New England Patriots squaring off against the New York Giants. This is another great opportunity for sisters to get together. I am not much of a football fan but the hoopla around the Super Bowl is the perfect time to host a get together with your sisters, their families and friends. This of course assumes that you live near each other. If not, you could host a party with your sister like friends. Even thought I am not much of a football fan, I do like seeing all of the new commercials. Participating in Monday morning conversations at work is easier if you at least watched the commercials and could provide your thoughts on them.

If you really don't want to do a Super Bowl Party, you could use this time to give the guys time on their own to watch the game and cheer on their teams. The girls on the other hand, could use this time for some sister bonding over dinner, go to a movie, play cards or board games, or just hang out at Starbucks. With the guys focused on the game and hopefully watching the kids, you have some time for a good chick flick. Today is a good day to see a movie like 27 Dresses.

Since I am feeling a little under the weather today, I am not doing much but taking it easy. My sisters live over a 1000 miles away and have their own Super Bowl plans. So updating our website and blogging today keeps me close to them in thought.

Don't look at Super Bowl Sunday as another Sunday game day, but rather a day for sisters to get together to catch up, laugh and enjoy the day!

Welcome to our Weekend Sisters Blog!

Hi and welcome to our new blog, Weekend Sisters! We are 3 sisters who are in the prime of our lives and who enjoy spending time together. We really believe in the importance of family first and ensuring that we maintain a good relationship.

I am Debbie the oldest of 3 sisters. I live in Texas over 1000 miles from my two sisters, Diane and Donna. We are in our mid-life phase, all married with kids ranging from 9 to 20. Because the 3 of us do not live each other, we treasure the time we spend together in special weekend adventures. However, there are also simple get togethers and activities that we do that could be done if everyone lived in the same place - manicures, pedicures, Starbucks outings, garage sale hunting, bookstore browsing, shopping, etc.

Our goal with our blog is to share our stories and hopefully influence other sisters out there to spend quality time together. We also want to hear from all sisters out there about your lives and experiences and then pass them onto others. We would eventually like to host get togethers at interesting locations for sisters to bond, improve their relationships, and make memories.

We are hoping to also make some money from our advertisers to support this site and fund some of our future outings that you could be a part of. We have a website, weekendsisters.com that has additional content and interesting information. We will also eventually have interesting and fun sister items for purchase.

First things first though. We are so glad you stopped by and hope you will come back for return visit.



Have a great day!