Monthly Archives: March 2011

Who Do You Wish You Were?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

If you are not living the life you truly wish for, then who do wish you were? This may seem like an odd question, but buried beneath our sensibilities lies our own ‘sacre coeur’, our own sacred heart. Maybe you … Continue reading →

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How to Make Perfect Pot Roast

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

The perfect pot roast only takes a few minutes to put together, then set the crock pot and you’ll come home feeling like a spoiled princess with dinner ready and waiting for you. An extra bonus, the house will smell … Continue reading →

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Bellini Rosso Del Carlo Vino Da Tavola

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

We have long known that the Mona Lisa’s smile holds a secret. Leonardo Da Vinci painted it there within her slightly curled lips and piercing eyes. Dan Brown wrote a suspenseful novel based on the artist’s secret codes and mysterious … Continue reading →

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Growing Herbs and Vergetables in Uncertain Weather

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

For the last two weeks we have had gorgeous, sunny, warm weather. Garden supply stores have been swamped with people eager to get their paws in the dirt. But most of us know better than to get overzealous about the … Continue reading →

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Beeping, Buzzing, and Chiming

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

We seem to have become a nation summoned by beeping. At least I have. This was made all too apparent to me this morning when everything seemed to be summoning me at once. The blame must be shared by me, … Continue reading →

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Is All Snow Created Equal?

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

A cold front has settled over us and the softly falling rain feels especially chilling on the heels of the seventy and eighty degree temperatures that we have been enjoying. There is even an expectation that the higher elevations, i.e. … Continue reading →

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Old Chestnut House

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

On the Bland, Virginia property is an old house made entirely of American Chestnut, probably from the very trees that grew so thickly in the area. Old deeds list certain ancient Chestnut trees as the boundary lines. That was before … Continue reading →

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Impressions of ‘The Paris Wife’ by Paula McLain

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

I have just finished ‘The Paris Wife’ by Paula McLain. It is a novel that parallels the real lives of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley, as told through Hadley’s perspective. This is done so well that I often … Continue reading →

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Good Reviews for ‘The Tourist’

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

I had looked forward to seeing ‘The Tourist’ as soon as it was released. It was full of promise with Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Timothy Dalton all skimming the water in Venice, Italy – one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Rub For Pork

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

A simple but flavorful rub for pork is easily obtained by using rosemary, garlic, sage, salt and pepper. I use fresh ingredients, which I think makes a difference. If you don’t have rosemary and sage in your garden, now is … Continue reading →

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