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A Great Food Week: Meatballs and Pie
Today is National Meatball day, but I’m jumping ahead a few days to give you advance notice of one of hubby and my favorite days - Pi Day
Mar 85 min read


'Tis the Season - For Bad TV
It was Thanksgiving week and we were surprised one of our favorite TV shows announced they were taking a break – until January. Gone. Poof!
Dec 28, 20244 min read


Holiday Treats we Love (or Hate): Mexican Wedding Cakes vs. Fruitcake
It’s the holidays, and I dream about holiday treats such as Mexican Wedding Cakes freshly baked from mom’s oven.
Dec 21, 20244 min read

'Tis the Season to Spark Joy (and Laughter)
Thinking about what brings me joy it’s great memories and the little things of everyday life. Do you have memories of things that make you s
Dec 15, 20244 min read


Searching for the Perfect Gift
Now is the season for shopping and browsing online stores, but every once in a while I get weird results when searching for the perfect gift
Dec 8, 20243 min read


Rushing the Holidays - Christmas Ads Before Halloween
Rushing the Holidays - I’m bombarded with Christmas ads and it's not even Halloween
Oct 26, 20244 min read


Beating a Blue Christmas
It’s the holiday season and we are doing something every night this week. It can be tiring. Keeping busy can save us from the holiday blues.
Dec 24, 20233 min read


Holiday Traditions
Holiday traditions vary among families. From tree decorating to holiday dinner, each family has their favorite traditions. What are yours?
Dec 17, 20234 min read


Senior Wish List
A senior’s Christmas wish list is different than someone younger. We don’t want stuff. Most of us have downsized,
Dec 10, 20234 min read


My Gratitude List
Experts say you should keep a gratitude list or journal to relieve stress, be happier, and be more mindful. To me, adding another daily task
Nov 19, 20234 min read


I Resolve to...
It’s tradition to make one or more resolutions this time of year. The idea is to start the year fresh, to become a better version of...
Dec 25, 20224 min read


Christmas in Florida
Christmas doesn’t seem as Christmasy in Florida. Forget dreaming of a White Christmas, unless you mean sand. There are no chestnuts...
Dec 11, 20224 min read


Fond Memories of Holidays Past
As a child, Christmas was a time of joy for me. A time of togetherness, special songs, twinkling lights and, as a northerner, the...
Dec 4, 20224 min read


What Gift Should I Give?
It’s the holidays and many of us are faced with the task of figuring out what gifts to get our friends and relatives. What’s your gift...
Nov 27, 20225 min read
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