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Ten Good Things about a Rainy Memorial Day Weekend
The prediction of thunderstorms throughout the weekend proved 100% accurate. It rained all day Saturday, started again Sunday afternoon, and finished with windy flourish Monday morning. But the weather didn't rain on our family parade as these 10 good things about a...
Happy Memorial Day to You!
Remembering Great Men this Memorial Weekend
Today's post is an updated version of a piece written for Veteran's Day, 2012. During the Christmas season, Uncle Leo was hospitalized after a fall. After a three month struggle, he died in early March of 2013. He is still dearly loved, deeply missed, and remembered...
Creamed Asparagus on Toast
Yes, you read that right. Today's post features an asparagus recipe, even though I do not like asparagus. Wait. That's an understatement. I despise asparagus. But last week a friend gave us a bag full of the despicable stuff. So the man of steel and Camp Dorothy...
Top Ten Reasons to Love Spring
10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. What do you love about spring? Leave a comment!
Petticoat Envy
Mad Men. The show's been hot for several years, but I didn't start watching it until lately. It didn't take long to get hooked, since the show's first season is at about the time my first childhood memories kick in. We were a from a family of teetotalers, so I can't...