Wishing everyone peace and love this season of Christmas. Family time around the living room and exchanging gifts of all kinds Sharing a meal, complete with cookies for dessert Bringing back good memories with each ornament placed on the tree Read More …
This week, no matter what your plans, you have to remember the basics. celery butter onions salt carrots pepper Yet, I actually did forget a few of these critical ingredients, all of which are needed for so many things. Besides Read More …
It is definitely festive from a distance. We see it all. The white tents. The twinkle lights. The people going to and fro. The people are the best part. Laughing Celebrating Eating Drinking and Generally being merry. But we are Read More …
Yes, no matter what the occasion is, we can have cake – or ice cream – or maybe even both. Unless you are counting carbs, calories or something else I don’t know about. In which case, you can pass – Read More …
Eventually we get around to the things that we want to do and make the time to chill out and relax. Making plans – even though it is uncertain – with family and a few good friends…missing those who couldn’t Read More …
Let’s have a porch party, with all of our family and friends… It has to be a big porch – but it will be perfect if it rains, or is too hot and sunny (no sunburn allowed…we have enough going Read More …
I know the last few months have gradually led us to believe that we are (still) not going where, somehow, I definitely feel unexpectedly free and light. Free to do what I want. Free to sleep in. Free to watch Read More …
When you are thinking of celebrating, make your perfect birthday do list. A huge list. All the things you really want to do. Even if you are not quite sure it is a good idea. Then, invite friends and family Read More …
Good things come to you when you make it happen. Though, you have to work at it. Things don’t just happen. Effort. Determination. Planning. Teamwork. Families. And, of course… Friends. Take the time to make it happen; it’s now or Read More …
Sometimes, even the best laid plans fall apart. That grad party you hoped to have. The wedding you dreamed of having at the perfect venue you booked. A baby shower for your first grandchild. That huge family, college or high Read More …