That book’s on the shelf but I won’t show you where; it’s much more exciting to get yourself there. And who knows what else you might...

OMG… look what we stumbled across, courtesy the recipe queen from Aunt Nubby’s Kitchen, Anita Stafford. Here is her DIVINE recipe – a...

This Tangy Chilled Bean Salad will not only add color to a summer meal, it will also add flavor, flavor, and flavor. Peppery arugula with...

I’m going to have to teach my little ones about TMI...  I walk in from work and the first thing Lexi says to me is  “Hey Mommy, guess...

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Thoughts of an English Mum Just a quick question..albeit a very serious quick question…. Why is it that you can watch your sleeping...

In the fall, we walked hand-in-hand to your first day of school You talked about the people in your class and I reminded you where to go...

There’s a wisdom In today’s youth Smart and aware It’s a different world Than it was . . . Less free and more cares. Kids are as puppies...

When he stops coming home to visit and you have to go to him He doesn’t love you less but you’ve done your job and he is independent and...

We featured this decadent, delicious recipe in the magazine last year and it was a Smash!!!! Perfect for Valentines, or any day of the...

continued… (part one found here) Exhausted we partook in the obligatory shower in the communal shower block where people abandon all...

Some changes come after years of struggling. Honestly, I enjoy food. I have tried weight watchers, nutrisystem, and read and tried most...

For our son, Jimmy Monday eve was a Purple orange sky Jimmy’s Angels are with him At the YMCA Skate Park Giving him courage To fly on his...

Poetry While gentle refrains, lilting, relieve The tender pains presumed so deep: Those scraped on knees of infancy, Poignantly does...

God called the light day and there was morning. Early Monday morning the day back to school after a long Winter break I saw the most...

My daughter’s friend, Melissa’s Aunt, knew Mister has passed on.  She had a nine month stray that needed a home.   She sent Julie a...

The idea seemed great. The picture in my head a scene of utter serenity. We booked. We allowed ourselves a few days of anticipatory glee...

From the mouth of a 4 year old . . . “Mommy, when I grow up I’m gonna need eyeliner and a phone like you.” Lol. Always says something to...

Life is truly so short. We have lost many loved ones and family members this year, including our dear pets. We would like to send prayers...

Sugar, Spice & Spilled Milk This cake may look plain, but it’s one of the best cakes ever. It’s flavorful enough to serve all by itself,...

I WISH I WERE… Thinner ~ Faster Fitter ~ Richer Patient ~ Prettier More Tolerant More Organised HOWEVER! I Am… Fatter ~ Unfitter Poorer...

So Now You’re 62 I was sitting in a restaurant having breakfast with my daughter. I looked up at some art on the wall, noted I really...

Poetic Thoughts While I make an Apple crumb pie the dogs are not shy. They love apples. “Snap, snap…” they go crunching away. “Please...

Love when I come home for lunch. I never know what the kids have in store. Here was the scenario just a few days ago: My Daughter:...