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For many people, family reunions begin in June.  Late June or early July is when our family usually holds theirs.  That being the case, for this month’s “From the Kitchen,” I am including three recipes for items that I often take to family reunions. I included these recipes in the handmade recipe book I made […]

It is because of my loyal readers that I published my first novel a year ago. When I posted the prologue and first five chapters on this blog, you all gave me the confidence to self-publish the novel. Because of that, I am still writing. I am also giving you a free preview of my

I looked at the calendar today and couldn’t believe it has been four months since I last wrote a blog post. It’s not like I haven’t been writing. I have been busy writing, editing and publishing my third novel. It went public yesterday. It is books #3 and #4 in the Sophie London-Evin Foster series.

I am starting a new monthly feature for my blog this year.  I’m calling it, FROM THE KITCHEN as I have decided one of the strategies I will use this year to help me eat healthier is to find a new healthy recipe each month or fix an old standby that is low in calories

February has arrived!  It is a balmy 28 degrees outside today; far warmer than the -5 degrees we had a few days ago.  The sun is shining and currently, all is well with my world.  We have chosen to stay home this winter instead of going to Florida.  There are several reasons for this.  First,

In my post last week, I shared my five goals for 2021.  I long ago ditched the idea of making New Year’s resolutions.  Resolving to do something quite often sets you up for failure whereas a goal is something to work towards.  If I reach my goal, good for me. If I don’t reach my

Happy New Year to all of my followers.  It is so great to begin another year.  I like to think of this year as twelve new chapters in my life and January is chapter one.  I am excited to begin this book. I am sure I am not the only one whose 2020 did not

My oldest sister made a comment on Facebook the other day that saddened me.  She said she couldn’t get in the mood to decorate for the holidays.  After reading her comment, I began thinking about all the wonderful holiday traditions I have been fortunate enough to experience during my almost 74 years on this planet.

What a difference 365 days make.  Life was so different for us a year ago.  I was getting ready to make the two pumpkin pies I always take to our family Thanksgiving celebration.  For the past five+ years, our twin sons have hosted the family Thanksgiving get-together.  Of all the holidays, Thanksgiving is my favorite. 

It’s that time of year again: time to make our annual Christmas card.  I have hand-made our Christmas cards for well over ten years.  I always admired the beautiful hand-made cards that my cousin made.  However, she is a talented artist but I am the first to admit that my drawing skills are lacking.  My