No Fear
It was around 9:30 that night. The house was quiet as all the grandkids were safely in their own homes. I was working in my home office when I felt a “presence.” Before you think I’ve gone crazy, the “presence”
Corn Salad with Black Olives and Lime Dressing
How about a colorful and crunchy salad? Doesn’t that sound great after all the rich holiday foods? It sure does to me. Sometimes, nothing hits the spot for me quite like the crunchy goodness of a a salad with some
Set Goal, Not Resolutions—New Years 2022 (What??)
I read this somewhere or heard it somewhere, or something like it, I’m not sure, but it’s a good reminder for all of us. When you are thinking about your New Year’s Resolutions, remember they should be REWARDING, not RESTRICTING.
Let the Baby Grow Up this Christmas
When I was a little girl, Christmas seemed to take forever to make its way back to our little house on the end of a dirt road called Bull Run in northeast Louisiana. We kids started counting down the days
Being a Friend to your Adult Child
Having an adult child can be so rewarding, but it comes with all the pitfalls of traveling through new territory. When you head out on a new adventure, you don’t know what you don’t know about the road ahead. Parenting
Christmas Fun 2021
Who’s ready for Christmas?? I am so excited about Christmas this year as this is our “big” year. Our “big” year means all our adult married children who alternate Christmas with their two families will be at ours this year
England and Living Today
In 2009, we were so honored to be asked to be guests of one of the colleges at Oxford University in Oxford, England. I wrote a blog while over there documenting our adventures. I thought it might be fun for
No Fail Christmas Fudge
In honor of the season, I give you my “No Fail Fudge”. This is my Aunt Marleta’s recipe and it’s a one, two, three version that has never, but never, let me down. Ready? Let’s go! “No Fail Christmas Fudge” One: Stir 3
The Purpose of Christmas
Many years ago, my husband and I were in the book publishing business. We were honored to publish a book by Rick Warren title The Purpose of Christmas. You may know Rick Warren from his very popular book The Purpose
Grand Memories
The season is going to come and go, but the memories don’t have to, grandma. I discovered a fun little app a few months back that can offer us one small way to hold onto the moments and create new