Picture this. The Captain and I, all cozy with a furry throw. All the lights are off with only the faint blue glow from the television screen and the twinkling lights of the Christmas tree. A favorite beverage. A Christmas cookie…or two. And Jimmy Stewart saying to Donna Reed….“What is it you want, Mary? What…
“Pink”??? The Captain repeated. “Well, not just pink” I said as I stuffed a mouthful of lettuce salad into my mouth. I stared at his face hoping for a positive reaction. Silence. Encouraged, I went on…. “There will be pale blue, white and a little gold too”! The Captain shrugged and said…. “I trust…
Do you smell the cookies baking? Yummy! I’m so happy you are here. Truly. I have exciting things to talk about today… I have shared with you my addiction to food magazines and I received my copy of Taste of Home and I can’t wait to make a few of these recipes. Especially the simple…
Do they ever listen? I mean really listen? I am talking about my wonderful, adult, grown up children. Last year I sent this open letter to them about Christmas presents and I thought all was well and good. It was. For last year. BUT, I have been hearing a few murmurings this year in regards…
Sometimes You Can’t See The Forest For The Christmas Trees Tablescape…. Do you hear it? There it is again. The sounds of Christmas are blaring out of my car radio….and just about any public building and/or elevator one enters these days. I am sure the sounds have been around for a few weeks but I…
I know what you are thinking…. HOW on earth can we think about the task of making homemade pickles when we just got over Thanksgiving!!! I know how you are feeling. Me too! Thanksgiving can be a lot of work if you are hosting… ….even if you are not hosting, just about any…
Did someone say Roasted Turkey And Stuffing? AND Virginia Ham? Candied Sweet Potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes and gravy without lumps? Pineapple Pistachio Salad and cranberry sauce with oranges? green bean casserole, pumpkin pie and moist apple walnut cake? The Thanksgiving day parade and all things to be thankful for? Yep! I thought that is…
Nope! NOT gonna do it! Sorry, NOT even close! Tempt all they want….all those retailers, bloggers and early bird Christmas decorators, but I will not be suckered in. I told you, my dear sweet friends and readers that I am enjoying Thanksgiving this year and that means November is for Thanksgiving. That means NO Christmas!…
The other evening, I opened my pantry drawers looking for a snack! Perhaps it was because I had just mixed up a batch of pumpkin bread and the yummy smell was driving me crazy! Or perhaps it was just I was craving something. Come on, friends…. ….I know you do that too …only perhaps you…
Is it a beautiful day where you are? I sure hope so… It is a pretty Sunday here in our neck of the woods. This week is Thanksgiving and I have lots to be thankful. Nothing is perfect, a dear friend is ill, another had travel plans cancelled at the last minute, our Pastor is…
Thirty Days Hath November…..or so the ole’ Mother Goose rhyme goes. I have said that little rhyme for years when trying to remember how many days there are in each month. My dear readers, do you remember that rhyme? There are several versions, but the content is the same and that is all that matters…
My dear readers, who doesn’t like chocolate as a soother and stress reliever? Admit it, we have all used a piece of candy bar to allow ourselves to feel better. OK….maybe I am the only one??? I was reminded of an incident by “Only daughter” just the other evening as I was returning from a dinner…