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Teen Deer Hang Out
Oh, deer! If the current trend continues, our neighborhood is going to get a bad reputation. Why? Because our front yard is becoming a teen deer hang out. Every day, after school is dismissed at White Tail High, the students hightail it to our lawn like teenagers...
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Apple Crisp
This recipe is the result of a dilemma last week. I was hosting book club and wanted to serve a dessert that met the needs of the gluten-free and dairy-free among us and wasn't too calorie laden. Since the fridge was full of apples, I decided on an oatmeal-based apple...
Top Ten Organizational Black Holes
Organization is an innate ability for some, but for the rest of us it's a constant struggle. Over the years my organization has improved, but many chaotic black holes remain. Here are the top ten at our place: 10. CDs of speaking gigs. Anyone have a good idea of how...
Write, Jolene, Write
Mysteries have been my drug of choice ever since Mrs. Eggleston read one of the Bobsey Twins books aloud to our second grade class. Thereafter, I ditched swinging at recess for playing detective with whoever I could convince to be Freddie to my Flossie. Mrs. Eggleston...
Our Healthy Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day at our house was about as healthy as they come: No lunch date because Hiram spoke about heart health at a noon meeting for a church group. No home-baked sweets for Hiram because he's watching his blood sugar. No heart-shaped box of milk chocolates...
Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes is one of those foods that makes winter palatable. But Mom's version of this comfort food is made with lots of butter and milk. Which makes them very buttery and smooth. Which is what makes them comfort food. Which doesn't jibe with my new dairy-free...