Happy Mother’s Day – The Gift Of A Few Words

Posted on Sunday, May 9th, 2010

Happy Mother’s Day!

If you know me, or have been reading this blog for a while, you know that my Mom was a remarkable woman.  We lost her four years ago and there isn’t a day [...]

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Fat Tuesday Is Upon Us

Posted on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

It’s Fat Tuesday, ya’ll!  That means parades, masks, beads, Moon Pies, and general crazy-making throughout the land, especially the South.  So, ya’ll, laissez les bons temps rouler – Let the good times roll!
Being raised up [...]

Beyond The Obvious – Why These Top Stories Of 2009 Resonate For Me

Posted on Sunday, January 10th, 2010

When people ring out the old year and ring in the new, we normally do so by reflecting on what the old year has meant to us and what the new year has in store [...]

Old Fashioned Cookie Swap With A Modern Twist

Posted on Monday, December 14th, 2009

The women in my family have enjoyed a traditional cookie swap or cookie exchange for many years now.  We are fortunate to have several generations  for our cookie baking day – the grandmas, aunties, daughters, [...]

Here I Go Feeling Thankful

Posted on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

I had a birthday this month.  This birthday felt like one of those milestones, but it wasn’t really – at least not according to Hallmark since there are no cards for this age.  But there [...]

Halloween… Glimpses into a Kid’s Mind

Posted on Saturday, October 31st, 2009

I am reprinting my original post about Halloween from last year because, although my grandkids are a year older, nothing has changed. They still have different approaches to how they handle their world… but [...]

Christmas Food For Thought… Traditionally Speaking

Posted on Friday, December 26th, 2008

I guess the day after Christmas should be spent waxing poetic about all those heart-felt feelings of good cheer and the season of giving.  I’ll spare you the rhapsody.  I’m all about the food and [...]

Christmas Goodies and Does Green Tea Cancel Calories?

Posted on Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Okay, who’s eating cookies and candy?  I must admit I’ve polished off my fair share and then some.  I can’t even pretend they’re on my diet.  Diet and exercise seem to be a distant memory [...]

Time To Give Thanks

Posted on Thursday, November 27th, 2008

I am so fortunate.  I’m spending Thanksgiving this year with my family of origin in Wisconsin.  I’m going to miss my little family here, but they understand that sometimes you just gotta go home.  I’ve [...]