Do you think canned refried beans would sell better if a newly opened can didn’t look quite so much like Alpo? The packaging on my new safety razor says using it has the potential to “release my inner goddess.” I … Continue reading
Once again I’ve been on the road, which means very little time for trying new recipes. So today’s recipe comes from my cousin and fellow writer, Gary. He was a volunteer fireman in Hudson, Iowa for many years. (In fact, … Continue reading
Lately, the man of steel and I have become more and more aware that age is creeping up on us. Here are some signs of aging we’ve noticed since the beginning of 2014. 10. Hanging out with friends at the … Continue reading
Today’s post was supposed to be a mystery novel update. But we returned from a weekend in Wisconsin with family later than expected yesterday afternoon. Then the weather was so nice, Hiram and I decided to take a walk on … Continue reading
Comfortable and casual as our lives are now, When Easter rolls around, With barely a nod to Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday, I wish for more. I wish for fish on the school lunch menu every Friday during … Continue reading
After a week that included school stabbings in Pennsylvania and shootings at Fort Hood, my resolve to educate the public about PTSD in children is stronger than ever. A study shows that as birth rates in our country have decreased, … Continue reading
Before diving into today’s recipe, you should know that I am not a cooked cauliflower lover. I like it raw, but not steamed, mixed with broccoli, or in soup. So I was a little skeptical during a weekend visit with … Continue reading
A week ago Sunday, my flight home from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Des Moines was cancelled. According to the airline (see photo for a hint as to which one), they could not put together a flight crew. The airline … Continue reading
Thanks to the nasty Winter of 2014, Camp Dorothy overnight jaunts have been on hold since the end of December. That’s when the camp’s namesake went to Minnesota for Camp-Dorothy-Christmas-with-the-Family and came back with the annual white elephant gift exchange’s … Continue reading
How can it be Friday already? I’ve been playing catch up since returning from the Accessibility Summit in the DC Metro area–a day late thanks to US Airlines cancelling their Sunday night flight to Des Moines because they couldn’t assemble … Continue reading