Sometimes the “world is too much with us” and I long for simpler times. And yet I also love modern technology. How does one embrace a simple life in these modern times? How do we achieve balance? I have been blessed with several women in my family to whom I look for guidance in various…
Dee’s Favorite Homemaking Books
I’ve been reading and collecting books about homemaking ever since I was a new bride. Even after nearly 40 years of marriage I still enjoy reading about homemaking. I don’t always get around to putting it all into practice on a regular basis but I do love a good housekeeping book. Especially the old fashioned,…
National Sandwich Day
I’ve always loved a good sandwich. I’ve never been much of a breakfast eater but Mom usually made me eat something before school. It was not unusual for me to make myself a tuna or bologna sandwich rather than the eggs or cereal my brothers ate. Today is National Sandwich Day (who decides these things,…
Music Monday ~ Drifting Blues
Last week my daughter and I were in Norman to have lunch with a friend. We were just a few blocks from the record store so we had run in for a few minutes. When I had three albums in my hand I decided I’d better quit looking. Music is one of my passions and I could…
Menu Monday ~ 11/2/15
November already? How did that happen?? David will be out of town on business Tuesday through Thursday so that is why I don’t have much of a menu plan those nights. Monday: David has a firefighter meeting at 6 which makes it a real pain to work around for dinner since we prefer to…
Sundays Unplugged
Dee’s Week in Review
I finally succumbed to the cold which chased me all last week. The good part is that it only lasted about 48 hours and was very mild. The bad part? As always, it set off an asthma attack. I’m currently doing breathing treatments and pretending I won’t end up on steroids. Otherwise all is well…
Dee’s Guide to a Perfect Cup of Tea
If you’ve known me for any length of time you know of my obsession passion for tea. From that first taste as a 6 month old when my grandmother gave it to me when I was ill, I’ve been a fan. One of my fondest childhood memories is sipping sweet, milky Lipton’s tea from one…
The Potion – A Cold Remedy
Along with the pretty fall leaves comes the start of cold and flu season. Good nutrition, adequate sleep and frequent, thorough hand washing (and wearing a high quality mask in crowds) are all important ways to help us stay healthy. Adequate vitamin D and zinc are important, too. But sometimes our immune system can use…
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