Whew! The push and whirlwind of activity that leads up to Christmas is over. I do love all of the activities and festivities, but I have to admit that when December 26th arrives, I am relieved. And, I’m particularly relieved if the holiday season passes and no one I’m close […]
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Fran's Black Russian Bundt Cake
0 commentsThis recipe is from another FABULOUS red-head who likes to cook. It makes a very impressive and appreciated Christmas gift – one which I’ve personally made and given to many folks. My soldier son enjoyed sharing it with friends and colleagues when he was deployed to Afghanistan. My handsome half – and unapologetic […]
Is This Good News??
0 commentsLast week, there was an article published about a survey that discovered that teens are drinking alcohol less. (http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20111215/NEWS01/112150335/Survey-finds-more-teens-using-pot-fewer-drink-alcohol) Why? Well, it seems that all of the PSAs about the dangers of drinking and driving and the nightly news that heralds the consequences of drinking and driving have been effective […]
The Payoff
0 commentsThis week, there have been many reports in the news about “Secret Santas” who have paid off the layaway balances for perfect strangers at various stores. The spirit of such giving has been infectious as there have also been reports of others paying for groceries, gas, etc. Hearing those stories […]
Sour Cream Pound Cake
0 commentsMy Uncle Gary and I swap recipes all the time. He is one of the best bakers I know and this recipe of his is world famous. Why? Because it is also my soldier son’s favorite cake recipe and was sent to him during 2 deployments to Afghanistan. It also […]
Are You a Neurosurgeon?
0 commentsSo, I’m minding my own business eating a very yummy salad at Chik-Fil-A one afternoon in the midst of Christmas shopping, enjoying the day and pleased with the purchases I’d made as I knew they were things that would be enjoyed and appreciated. I was in a good mood. Sitting […]
If You Want To Be Loved…
0 commentsOne of my favorite quotes of all time is from the 1st Century Roman poet, Ovid: If you want to be loved, be lovable. I actually have a necklace with a pendant that has this quotation inscribed in Hebrew. When someone notices the Hebrew inscription and inquires about the meaning, […]
Vanilla Wafer Cake
0 commentsThis cake is one of my Uncle’s favorites. It’s one of mine too. My grandmother used to make it for him at Christmas when he and his family would come for a visit. She’d hide it so he’d have most of it to enjoy himself, but I’d always find it. […]
Out of Focus
0 commentsAs I was reading some of the latest Facebook posts from friends, there was one that really made me go “ARGHH!” I don’t want to directly quote the post as I never like throwing anyone under the bus and I certainly don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, so I’ll just […]
Take Time To Breathe
0 commentsThis is the holiday season and with it comes an increase in anxiety that is fueled by spending money that you may or may not have, preparations, decorating, partying, family visits – you know, all of the commotion that surrounds this time of year. So, for many of us, our […]