I spent a good portion of the day today with my mother-in-law and doing so inspired me to share her favorite cake recipe. My handsome half and I moved away from his home town a few years ago and when we went back to celebrate her birthday the year after we […]
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Just Answer the Question, PLEASE!
0 commentsOne thing that makes my hair want to EXPLODE is the fact that politicians cannot – and I seriously mean CANNOT – apparently answer any question posed to them with a direct “yes” or “no” response. It matters not their gender, party affiliation, etc, etc. – they just cannot answer […]
The Whole
0 commentsHow can I adequately express my feelings about the special relationship that I share with the only sibling with whom I share the same parents which makes us each other’s most close relation? We also share a history that none of my other siblings will ever know or understand. The […]
Stoup's On!
0 commentsI’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 […]
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, […]