Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Catherine Effect

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

There is no denying the influence of royal weddings. We will wear hats and dresses like those worn by the new Duchess of Cambridge. We will copy her skirt length, hairstyle, color trends. I know this first hand. I fell … Continue reading →

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The Wedding of HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

Prince William arrived at Westminster Abbey by Bentley in his scarlet uniform looking relaxed and happy – his brother Harry with him, looking equally handsome in black uniform complete with golden epaulets, sash and belt. They worked the crowd like … Continue reading →

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How To Be 20 Years Younger

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Unless you were born after 1980, you probably are interested in maintaining the youngest appearance that you possibly can. Yesterday’s Oprah show was dedicated to just that. Her friend and weight loss expert, Bob Greene, has written a new book … Continue reading →

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Do You Dream in Color?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Experts tell us that our dreams are in black and white, that the neurons required to recognize color are not used during sleep. At least they used to say this and I haven’t uncovered any recent studies to suggest otherwise. … Continue reading →

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‘The Sound of Music’

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

There is one person in my life for whom the movie ‘The Sound of Music’ will forever be conjoined in my mind and heart. My father’s sister and the aunt I have alluded to before – Aunt Millie – loved … Continue reading →

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Food Associations

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Do you associate specific foods with different holidays? Easter for me conjures images of baked ham, roasted asparagus, green bean casserole, ambrosia salad, and coconut cake or pie. Fourth of July is all about the barbecue, and Christmas is roast … Continue reading →

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Easter Date – Easter Eggs – Bunnies

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

You may think that the bunny is a symbol of Easter because its date hops around like one. You may be correct as my research is also a little hippety-hop. The date of Easter seems to be connected to two … Continue reading →

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Tonka Trucks and Memories

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

My husband and I were planning a few additional trees for the landscape when we ran head on into our past and that of our son. Near a rock formation in the wood’s edge were a scattering of Tonka trucks … Continue reading →

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Best Key Lime Pie

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

For some of us, Key Lime Pie is complete decadence and I have a simple recipe. I can’t take credit for it though. I actually discovered it in an old church cookbook and something very similar on the back of … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning – Inside and Out

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

The storms over the weekend caused my focus to shift indoors. It is time to flip mattresses, and move furniture to allow every nook and cranny to be dust free. The heat pump has already been switched to air conditioner … Continue reading →

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