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  • Mom, What’s For Dinner? – Week of September 25

    It’s been almost a month since my sister died.  Right before her death, I had started a menu plan for the month of September but had not completed it. Continue reading

    Mom, What’s For Dinner? – Week of September 25
  • Dear Tanya (9/22/16)

    Dearest Tanya, How is Heaven?  Have you seen both grandmas and both grandpas?  If you have, please tell them how much I miss them.  Give them hugs and kisses for me. Continue reading

  • Sauteed Zucchini (Simple Side Dishes)

    This recipe is simple to cook up and is also delicious.  To me that is what makes a recipe a winner. Continue reading

    Sauteed Zucchini (Simple Side Dishes)
  • The Time I was Rick Rolled (Before Rick Rolling was a Thing)

    When I was about 13 or 14 years old, I got money for a Christmas or my birthday.  I can’t remember why I got the money.  So I decided to buy George Michael’s Faith album.  I had liked George Michael since… Continue reading

    The Time I was Rick Rolled (Before Rick Rolling was a Thing)
  • Dear Tanya (9/13/16)

    Dearest Tanya, Since I can’t call you, I’ve decided to write you another letter. Did you see the Celebration we held for you?  So many of our Rainbow friends came to remember you.  Did you see that Amy got us… Continue reading

  • Cajun Chicken Pasta – Secret Recipe Club (September 2016)

    A year ago, I made the decision to restart using my blog.  It’s been a roller coaster year but I am glad I made that decision.   #Secret Recipe Club Every month, I’m assigned another blog to check out.  After… Continue reading

    Cajun Chicken Pasta – Secret Recipe Club (September 2016)
  • My 9/11 Story

    It was a Tuesday morning. I had just finished teaching at the middle school and was on the way to Westbrooke Village Elementary School (WBV). I was listening to Mix 107.7.  After I turned on Olive Road, I heard the news.… Continue reading

  • Tanya’s Celebration of Life Photos

    Last week, we had a celebration of life for Tanya.  A week after her death was what would have been her 39th birthday. We had people visit from all over.  Our relatives came in from Pittsburgh, PA.  My aunt traveled… Continue reading

  • Boston Creme Poke Cake

    I have been neglecting posting recipes during this difficult time in my life.  I’ve been lucky that I made crock pot freezer meals or food left over from our picnic we had last week.  So we have not been eating… Continue reading

    Boston Creme Poke Cake
  • Why??

    I’m hit with the question why while dealing with my feelings about losing Tanya. My father was not a nice man especially when it came to dealing with me and my stubborn streak. When we lived with my grandma, I was… Continue reading