Category Archives: food

The Groundhog is 90

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

 So many of you have sent such good thoughts and wishes concerning my mother that I thought you would like to know that she is up and celebrating her 90th birthday. This is her with her cake and first ever … Continue reading →

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Turning a Corner

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

I hesitated calling this post ‘Turning a Corner’, as every time we thought that we were doing just that, something slammed us back to square one.  As most you know from reading the previous post, I am referring to my … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to President Obama and Former Governor Romney on How to Get Elected

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

Dear President Obama and Former Governor Romney, As election day nears and we the people cast our votes for leader of the United States of America, I find that neither of you has convinced me, without a doubt, that you … Continue reading →

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What Do You Like To Read?

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

Mystery?  Suspense?  Romance?  Science Fiction?  Memoir?  Humor? What calls you back to the written word? Fantasy?  Do it Yourself?  Cookbooks? What are you looking for in the pages of a book? Do you like knowing how things will end up … Continue reading →

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What are you doing Memorial Day?

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Memorial Day in the United States is held on the last Monday of May to honor the men and women who have died in service to our country.  We traditionally place American flags on the graves of the deceased and … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner? The Perfect Meal for the Kentucky Derby Weekend!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

I have a menu of traditional foods served at the Kentucky Derby.  And you don’t have to be a horse fan to enjoy it.  I posted these recipes last May, so I’m adding the links to take you back to … Continue reading →

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Lavender’s Limitless Uses

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Today’s letter of the alphabet in the A – Z blog challenge is ‘L’ and I have chosen one of my favorite things for this post – Lavender! I love the scent of it, the beauty of its blooms, the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Presence

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Last Christmas Did you hear the giant exhalation of breath?  If you did and wondered where it came from, it was from me.  You see, last Wednesday I panicked.  Suddenly realizing that Christmas was only days away and very little … Continue reading →

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Weekend for Awards and the Versatile Blogger

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

This has been a great weekend for catching up with not only my blog, but those of others whose writing style and/or photography I admire.  If you have been following then you know that I participated in the novel writing … Continue reading →

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7 x 7 Awards Go To…

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

On November the 20th, I received a very thoughtful nomination for the 7×7 Link Award by one very talented young man whose blog many of you may have had the pleasure of reading.  So I thank you Arindam Mohapatra most … Continue reading →

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