food… Southern Fried Chicken and Kir Royale 25 Jan 201125 Jan 2011 Some things naturally go together; peanut butter and bananas, wine and cheese, chocolate and raspberry. But I sometimes pair dishes that you wouldn't automatically consider. A recent example when friends…
food… A day with Friends 23 Jan 201123 Jan 2011 A group of women that I'm fortunate to know and have as friends, got together yesterday for our annual after-Christmas-Party with a side order of Booper's retirement party. Yes, we…
family… Many hats for one Head 22 Jan 201122 Jan 2011 There are times when I feel so overwhelmed with all of my responsibilities that I become almost paralyzed, actually unable to focus on the tasks at hand. I fear that…
holiday… Martin Luther King Holiday 17 Jan 201117 Jan 2011 Today we celebrate the life and good works of Martin Luther King, born in 1929 and assassinated in 1968. He was a clergyman, civil rights activist and left us with…
family… The Damage is Done 15 Jan 201115 Jan 2011 Dessert in FranceSo many people begin the new year with serious diets and/or exercise regimens. I have the philosophy of easing into it. It's all part of my wish-o-lutions as…
family… Un-Decorating 2 Jan 20112 Jan 2011 How sad the wilted fraser fir looks. It spent years in a field of like kind, was chopped down at ten feet, traveled down a winding mountain road, where my…
family… The Year in Review 31 Dec 201031 Dec 2010 It is the last day of the year; the time to reflect on life and its obstacles, dreams, desires, and if we stayed on course in our pursuits. I have…
holiday… 2010 Resolutions 30 Dec 201030 Dec 2010 In the past my resolutions appeared to be guerrilla soldiers, laying in wait for me to step out of line. I would list a tally of 'I resolve to...' followed…
family… I dreamed I was in France 28 Dec 201029 Dec 2010 Last night I dreamed I was in Troyes, France, a city that I was fortunate to spend a few days in this past autumn. When I was there it felt…
friends… Rescued 27 Dec 201027 Dec 2010 I'm free! I was not able to get myself out of the snow drift, but a friend pulled me out and I was able to continue on my way, (in…