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Auntie B Says “WHAT?”

Posted in Auntie B's Wax, Blogging, Candles, Drink Charms, Everyday, tagged blog, blogging, life, small business, writing on July 17, 2025| Leave a Comment »

OK, for those of you who watch Late Night With Seth Meyers you might know it’s usually Amber who says “WHAT?” Today it’s me. I can’t believe it’s been this long since I’ve posted. WHAT?! Reasons might be 1) things are really hectic; 2) things are really boring; or 3) “the times they are a-changin'” and I can’t keep up. I vote that all three options are applicable.

I won’t bore you with the mundanity of my life, personal or professional (for now). But I might bore you with the fact that I haven’t been on this platform for years, and I’m ready to get into it again. Except I have a lot of learning to do. Here are some questions I have:

Is blogging still a thing? Instagram and Snapchat and a whole slew of other platforms are the thing, but it seems they’re made up with photos and videos. I most certainly am not going to dance or give make-up tutorials because I still dance like it’s the ’80s and I rarely wear make-up.
Is my product line still a thing?
- 2A. Candles have gone container, but I specialize in pillar candles. Are people scared to have a free-standing candle not contained by a thick container of glass? Just asking. Let it be known my free-standing pillars are made with all-natural waxes (not paraffin/petroleum-based) and have fabulous fragrances just like those easy-pour soy wax in a jar. Plus, mine have pretty colors and make for a fabulous centerpiece and general ambiance.
- 2B. Drink charms, formerly known as wine charms. Got a bunch of really fun sets covering a plethora of genres. Not only do they slip onto your stemmed glasses, they can also be slipped onto mug handles. Put a little charm on your drink, yes?
- 2C. Magnets. How can one go wrong with clever and fun refrigerator/file cabinet/any metal object magnets? Slap it on to any metal thing and smile every time you see it, right?
Is giving up an option? I’d like to know some opinions on this. Where is one when one gives up? How hard is the struggle when one forges on? The rewards and costs are to be determined. And by “giving up” I’m only referring to my little business.

Well, there you have it. My first post in years. As Pink Floyd said, “is there anybody out there?” I welcome any comments regarding my questions. And stay tuned. Perhaps there will be a new online shop for you to peruse, and everyday antics set in story form for you to read. I know I’ve got one or two stories to tell, which will be published shortly.

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Letter To A “Worrier”

Posted in Blogging, tagged Auntie B's Wax, blogging, Cindy Ricksgers on January 29, 2020| 2 Comments »

Dear Cindy,

Hello! I’m alive and well. I saw your blog post and decided to write a letter letting you know what’s been happening with me. Last time we connected was right before Christmas, no? Well, that’s when I fell off the face of the blogosphere, so let’s just say then.

I had a really fun time doing the song challenge in November but then, all of a sudden, my blog reading and writing became nonexistent. However, some stuff has happened to me in the last couple of months. Here are some highlights.

My gouged finger has pretty much healed. I have a dent in the pad of my finger, it’s still sensitive and the skin seems “new” rather than “scarred,” but for all intents and purposes, it’s back to normal.

The Christmas season was filled with lots of activity ~ shopping (which I hate), gatherings (which I love), and shenanigans (thanks to our full-grown nephews who continue to make me laugh every time I see them).

My cute, vintage angels, spelling tidings of good cheer.

My cute, vintage angels now exclaiming (in Spanish) the victory of Christmas? Thanks Paenney and Fojo, for your word scrambling (and letter hiding) prowess.

Our nephews pull shenanigans, that’s for sure. But they also saved us eleventy-thousand dollars a year by buying me and Husby a smart TV for a Christmas gift, allowing us to cut that dang cable once and for all. Husby and I are now in the 21st century, bingeing on old-time favorites and brand new TV shows and movies. Which is probably why I haven’t blogged in a while.

Right before Christmas I lost a great consignment gig. A heartbreak for me. I was with the shop for over a decade and poof ! I was history. Amazing how agendas and skewed visions can be so personal, yet be disguised as a business decision. Oh well. Nothing I can do about it except pick myself up, brush myself off, and start all over again. I’m still working on gaining strength to do that start-all-over-again thing. I will not be intimidated by anyone who doesn’t know how to smile! Despite my business and emotional bruises, I will survive and thrive.

Husby and I are doing fine. In fact, just today, after weeks of excruciating hip pain, my right hip joint cracked. Audibly. My mobility has not been this great in many weeks! Yay for positive joint alignment!

This week my dad celebrated his 87th birthday. He and my mom treated the family to a lovely lunch at one of their favorite restaurants, and Charlotte provided the venue for post-lunch presents and cake. Mom made Dad’s favorite angel food cake, accompanied by strawberry ice cream and chocolate milk (the chocolate milk being a birthday tradition in our family).

“Damn near 90” ~Dad

With that, I’ll tell you things are going okay in Minnesota. The concerns and “worries” you expressed about me (and others) in your blog post touched me . It’s not often that one knows they are missed, and when that’s expressed it means so much.

I’m grateful for you!

Love, Sara

This letter was written in response to a blogger who mentioned me in a post about bloggers gone missing (after she was temporarily one of them due to technical difficulties). I’ve been behind in my blog reading and writing, and while trying to catch up I read one of Cindy’s blog posts from earlier this month and saw my name. Not only did the mention of my name make me feel like a real, live person who could be noticed as not present, it made me feel like getting back to my blog (and other) writing. Blog friends are real friends!

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Day 30: A Song That Reminds You Of Yourself

Posted in Blogging, tagged MyOBT, Queen on November 30, 2019| Leave a Comment »

This month I’m doing a 30-day song challenge following the prompts given by Donna from MyOBT, one of my favorite blogs. It sounded like so much fun I couldn’t resist. Feel free to join in on your social media platform, add your picks in the comments below, or simply enjoy (hopefully) the music I’ve chosen.

OK, everyone has their dark side…

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Day 29: A Song You Remember From Your Childhood

Posted in Blogging, tagged MyOBT, Neil Diamond on November 29, 2019| Leave a Comment »

It was the summer between 4th and 5th grade. I was in the yard playing by myself with the radio on. (Thanks to my friend who introduced me to everything awesome.) Neil Diamond sang through the tinny sounds of the transistor, and I hearkened back to Miss Magnuson’s 4th grade art class. She’d always play music (Neil Diamond was one of her favorites) while we created. Miss Magnuson was totally cool. Red hair, clogs, mod Rhoda clothes…hardly a “teacher” at all (especially in a Catholic school with nuns as those other teachers). She was the fun auntie everyone wanted.

Anyway, I listened in the yard and at once became a life-long fan of Neil, and have forever remembered Miss Magnuson and that pinnacle childhood moment with this song.