The Weather Outside Is Frightful….so what better time to make soup? Perhaps frightful is not the correct term to use for Fall or Autumn, but the weather is definitely changing to cooler temperatures. I was speaking with Only Daughter on Face Time this morning and she commented that she was wearing thick socks and long…
When I was in grade school…I LOVED Holidays, because it meant construction paper projects, holiday shaped sugar cookies and a fun party with all my friends. I looked forward to ANYTHING that allowed me to get creative…. instead of wasting my talents on multiplication tables, Spelling Tests, and Book Reports! Although, later in my…
The Captain and I love to go to the Movies AND..we love to watch old movies at home. So when Friday night rolls around, we jump at the chance to make it a date night, especially if it is raining cats and dogs and the only place to be is at home, curled up on…
Growing up on a farm….the roosters crowing would wake us with their early morning announcement that it was time to get up! I loved the sound then, and I love the sound now. I think it is cool!! I am sure there are some of…
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.
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!
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…
My dear readers…I do love to play with my dishes as those who know me can attest. AND I absolutely love fresh shrimp and anything nautical so I put them all together and they spell….another nautical tablescape and a wonderful Seafood dinner!.
My dear readers, I love to set up little vignettes around my home and with the 4th of July coming up so quickly…I took about 10 minutes out of my morning to set up this Independence Day vignette. I didn’t have to go far for any of the pieces….my dish pantry held the striped platters,…
My dear readers….it is already the middle of June and what does one think about in June? ….how about June Brides? And yes, I was a June Bride…albeit many years ago. 🙂
My dear readers….today is Flag Day, ….yes, on June 14th 1777, a Presidential Proclamation was made…. From the Presidential Proclamation: With hands over hearts, Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs have long saluted Old Glory and honored its legacy. Our flag persists as a powerful representation of freedom and opportunity. Waving high above capitol buildings…
Remember this Summertime Song? “Chh chh-chh, uh, Chh chh-chh, uh Chh chh-chh, uh, Chh chh-chh In the summertime when the weather is hot You can stretch right up and touch the sky When the weather’s fine You got swimmin’, you got swimmin’ on your mind!!!” Ok, my dear readers, I may have changed…