It’s Here! Labor Day!
Yep! The Labor Day Holiday is upon us….the last hurrah of Summer….I hope you are all enjoying a day of rest. Happy Labor Day to all.
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My Red Headed Step Children
Dear readers….I want to introduce you to my beautiful new children….as we say good-bye to my red headed step children! Sound cruel? Please read on before you judge me. I have never had plantation shutters and after-all…I am now living in the South where plantation shutters are second nature, right along with fried chicken, grits…
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A Spoonful Of Sugar Helps The Medicine Go Down!
It is difficult to find just what you are looking for if your napkins and tablecloths are not organized.
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt…..
My dear readers…think O.J. Simpson…Perry Mason and 12 Angry Men! Yesterday, I was in a courtroom all day long. You see, a trial started in a very high profile (defendant accused of murdering his wife) case and I, and 67 others had been summoned to jury selection. There were only 8 jurors chosen after…
Bed-Making 101…And Why It Is Important!
My dear readers…..have you ever had something happen or words said to you that all of a sudden a light bulb go off and you say to yourself,….. “yes, I needed that” …..or “yes, I got the message”…or in this particular case for me…..“Yes, I completely agree and I am glad someone else “gets it”…
Yellow Blanket On A Dead Cow And Make It Cry….Vol II
Several years ago, I wrote this popular post on “Diner Speak” and I decided to repost it with a few additions as you, my readers have added a few descriptions that you remembered from your past. So thank you for that. Yes, these were the days of poodle skirts, Cherry Phosphates, and Leave It…
There Is No Place Like Home!
My dear readers….being a transplant from the Kansas/Missouri area to Florida, I often imitate a clicking of the ruby red slippers and use the phrase, “There is no place like home” or there is no place like home and garden!
New Addition to My Secret Garden
I have a new addition to My Secret Garden since I last posted about my “Potager”…and it is a wash tub! A wash tub in the Garden? Yep! but let’s go back just a bit. Remember this post?
Getting Over the Hump on Hump Day By Shopping!
Soooooo did you know there has been a sale going on at HUGE Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? In fact, there are just a few days left so today I decided I better take a look and I found several items that were calling out to me. Perhaps they are calling out to you too?? As many of…
Three In One…..YUM!
Soooooo it is late in the afternoon and you are wondering what can I throw together for dinner tonight. Of course there is always “fried” foods like french fries, hamburgers etc….. but what if you would like to think a bit outside of the box and go with good tasting and a bit more healthy…
Tech Support And Steal Magnolias
Good Morning….and I hope you all had a wonderful week-end. The Captain and I took in a couple movies, went to church, did some outdoor work…ie; weeding, spraying and palm frond removals, but mostly relaxed in and near the pool, so basically a nice week-end except for a few computer glitches with my unintentional…
Mysteries Of The Deep….Near Me!
This morning the Captain and I slept in a little late….well, for us it was a little late. Say until 8:00 a.m. So, as we dressed… we decided to jump in the convertible and drive down to one of our favorite outdoor breakfast places…down on the water. It was such a beautiful day. A cool…
