The realization that 2014 is quickly drawing to a close has hit me right upside the head. How on earth can it already be December? Where did summer go? All those missed opportunities to sit on the porch or star gaze or… I’m trying not to be overcome with regret and instead focus on what…
Seasonal
Yesterday was the first Sunday of Advent which is when I usually *try* to get our entry table decorated for Christmas. I managed to remove the fall decorations, ironed the purple tablecloth and put it on. However, I didn’t get the nativity set up until today. And I still need to put the Advent candles…
Menu Monday ~ December 1, 2014
Click here for more menu ideas! Did you have a nice Thanksgiving? We did! And I cleaned out the refrigerator this morning (other than a bit of cranberry sauce) so we are starting with a clean slate. Monday: homemade macaroni and cheese with caramelized onions leftover cranberry sauce peas salad Tuesday: I made a big…
Library Used Book Sale Treasures
The week we left for Paris I managed to squeeze in a bit of time at our library’s fall book sale. I never pass this up if I’m in town, no matter how busy I am. Because…books! These days I’m pretty selective about the books I bring home since my home library numbers in the…
Menu Monday ~ November 24, 2014
Click here for more menu ideas! Happy Thanksgiving to my U.S. readers! Are you ready for some turkey? We had the kids over last night for “Family Dinner and Game Night” and had an early Thanksgiving dinner. There were nine of us and I promise we put a healthy dent in the food I prepared….
The Scent of a Woman ~ My Signature Scent
Do you wear perfume? If so, do you like to wear several different perfumes or do you have a signature scent? This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Ever since I was about 16 years old I’ve worn Shalimar perfume. Oh, I’ve had…
Menu Monday ~ November 17, 2014
Click here for more menu ideas! Monday: potatoes/onions/peppers/sausage bake salad green beans (leftovers) Tuesday: baked ziti (made with leftover spaghetti sauce) salad garlic bread Wednesday: Mexican rice casserole salad chips and salsa Thursday: Dinner at local Italian restaurant. We have a Happyland Music Alliance show from 7-10. Friday: crockpot roast with potatoes, carrots and onions…
Paris est magnifique!
One of my favorite college courses was “Art in Life” and I especially enjoyed the architecture portion of the class. When asked what I like about New Orleans, one of the things on my list is the architecture. That’s part of the reason I’ve always wanted to see Paris. I’ve seen the pictures…and have been…
Giving Thanks
This year is just zipping along, isn’t it? I can’t believe we are only 12 days away from Thanksgiving. Our extended family will be celebrating together the evening of Thanksgiving. One of my cousins generously opens her home for this gathering almost every year. There are quite a few of our usual group who will…
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