Several years ago, when my boys were in the 10-14 age range, I fought a long battle with them over “retarded”. Everything and everyone was, apparently, retarded. My Human Resource Director hat got on my head, and they had to hear about how hurtful it was to say those things, and what if you had […]
As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts turn to love—both romantic love, and the kind that requires red lace underwear. Love is simple, but it isn’t always easy. In any intimate relationship, there is the need for both romantic love, and the red lace underwear kind. The key to a successful relationship is in striking a […]
Do you have your New Year’s resolutions ready to go? Why? This ritualistic vow has always seemed odd to me. I mean, really….If these life changes are so important, why don’t we start them the day that we’ve identified the need? Why put off this necessary change until January 1st? Are you pledging to be […]
God is in the details …A phrase that resonated with me from an early age. When looking at some particularly beautiful sunset, or the breathtaking splendor viewed from the top of a mountain in Colorado, I wondered how anyone could see those things and question the existence of a divine creator. As I got older, […]
A few weeks ago, my grocery store had an unreal deal on duck breast….Normally, they sell a pack of 2 for $24.00,and they are frozen. But on this day, they had single, fresh duck breasts for $5.00. For that, I could afford to experiment, and if my family turned up its collective nose at the […]
This is the month we are Thankful. Not that we are supposed to be more thankful now than the other 11 months of the year, but this is the month that we actually make a group effort to reflect, recognize, and maybe even verbalize all that we have to be thankful for. I am thankful […]
Welcome to #cookieweek my little cookie monsters! Susan of The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen and Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic have joined together this week with 23 of their blog friends (of which I am one) to present to you a week of cookie treats! We have every type of cookie you […]
Welcome to #cookieweek my little cookie monsters! Susan of The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen and Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic have joined together this week with 23 of their blog friends (me being one) to present to you a week of cookie treats! We have every type of cookie you can think […]
Welcome to #cookieweek my little cookie monsters! Susan of The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen and Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic have joined together this week with 23 of their blog friends (me being one) to present to you a week of cookie treats! We have every type of cookie you can think […]
Sometimes, as a food blogger, you just have to suck it up and take a “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” approach. Today, that approach has me bringing you some pumpkin recipes. I know….I know….but you always hurt the ones you love, right? I mean, who am I to buck tradition? Who am I […]
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