I’m in Annapolis enjoying the weather and the boat show that we’re here to see. We travelled here with friends who are boat owners and sailors and seeing the show through their eyes is much like watching joyful children at Christmas. It warms my and my handsome half’s collective hearts […]
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Strengthening the Ties That Bind
0 commentsMy handsome half and I are currently enjoying some time away with friends. I guess you could call it an official vacation. And, he has asked me to post just a short blog to let you know that. Besides taking some time for ourselves, we are also catching up with […]
Sibling Relationships
0 commentsOctober began the month with one of my sibling’s birthday. And, his birthday inspired me to write this month’s “Monday’s With Medora” blogs about the relationship between siblings. I grew up in several blended families as both of my parents practice what I like to refer to as “legal polygamy.” […]
Smothered Steak
0 commentsThis last recipe of the month is a guaranteed hit with the men-folk. How do I know? Well…I actually caught my handsome half – whom I thought had been civilized by his Mama – eating directly from the pan and licking the spoon after dinner. Sort of the main course […]
Enjoying the Job From Hell
0 commentsI speak from personal experience on this topic. In the past I have had not 1 but 3 different jobs that were – and this is an understatement – in different ways and for different reasons like having to work in a living Hell. And for various reasons, except for […]
How About a New Attitude?
0 commentsAfter my daughter graduated from college, she found it hard to find what she considered to be a suitable job for a recent college graduate with a degree in psychology. She had no interest in going on to graduate school, wanted to be financially independent (thank God!) but didn’t quite […]
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese: My Boys' Favorite
0 commentsThis week, I wanted to share with you a recipe that also happens to be a favorite for all 3 of my boys – my 2 sons and my Handsome Half. My daughter and I like it as well – but the boys REALLY like it. I’ve found, in fact, […]
How to Survive and Succeed in Life Without Being a Bitch or a Bully
0 commentsIt finally published! The book that I’d been working on since late last summer and finished right after the first of the year is here. It was a long gestation process – and I learned quite a lot. The most significant thing that I learned is that the publishing of […]
The Sky is Falling!!
0 commentsYou’re getting a tad nervous. There have been some layoffs in your company and the office gossip is that there are more to come. You have bills to pay, problems to deal with and now having to worry about the status of your employment just isn’t something you have time for. So, […]
Confetti Corn Dip
0 commentsConfetti Corn Dip Some of my favorite recipes are ones that I had absolutely nothing to do with. This is one of them and is ALWAYS a crowd pleaser. I got it from a cousin who brought it to a family gathering. It was the first appetizer to go. And, all […]