Celebrity worship is nothing new. If you’ve studied history, at every time and place throughout recorded human history, there have been people who have seemingly risen above the masses and exhibited certain traits or talents that others envy, admire and/or emulate. I’m sure that even in the age of the […]
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How to Attract AND Keep the Man of Your Dreams
0 commentsO.K. single ladies, you GOTTA listen up here. I’ve been on 3 different television shows and participated in a chili cook-off and pie contest over the past week. And, within this same week, this very happily married woman has been asked: “Are you single?”, “Since you’re married, do you have […]
Cherry Almond Coconut Macaroon Cookies: My Future Son-in-Law's Favorite
0 commentsI made points with my future son-in-law when he was visiting recently. He and my daughter were over for dinner and I had an array of desserts – pies, cakes and these macaroons. Somehow he had missed them on his first trip through the buffet line but found them just […]
Did Your Valentine Disappoint You?
0 commentsIt’s the day after. Many of you had an absolutely marvelous Valentine’s Day – and many of you didn’t. Some of you may, indeed, be depressed today because your Valentine either didn’t celebrate the day with you as you had envisioned or they didn’t do much at all – if […]
It's Almost Here…
0 commentsYeah…..the big DAY….it’s almost here. The day that romantics live for and the rest of the universe dreads: Valentine’s Day. Which brings me to something funny that happened to me recently that reminded me of shopping for Valentine’s Day. I went grocery shopping on Super Bowl Sunday during the very […]
My Husband's Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
0 commentsWhenever I make this recipe for my handsome half, he almost tears up from shear joy. He has his own special treat plate with a glass dome where cookies such as these are stored. I love watching him enjoy something I’ve made for him knowing full well that as he […]
Celebrate Love
0 commentsAh…it’s February the month when we officially celebrate love and people’s thoughts turn to hearts, flowers, cards and candy as Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. I’ve heard several women say that Valentine’s Day should only concern the men – that it is THE day in which they are supposed to […]
Man-Catching Valentine's Day Dinner Menu
0 commentsO.K. – I know that the title of this post may make some of you cringe. But, I’ll bet you’ll still read it to see just what recipes I’ve deemed to be “man-catchers.” Each item on this menu has been tried and tested by many a generic male-type person. Moans of […]
My Grandparents' Drug Problem
0 commentsI was going through some things that my grandmother – Medora III – had sent me. She is a prolific newspaper clipper and I have a sizeable file of articles, columns, etc. that she has sent me through the years. The one I want to share with you is one […]
Chicken and Dumplings
0 commentsI’ve lost count of the times that I’ve made this for sick and/or ailing friends or relatives who have sworn that this recipe has curative powers. But, it’s not just for the infirmed. Chicken and dumplings are a stick-to-your-ribs comfort food that will bring tears to a grown man’s eyes as […]