My latest addiction… lunch each day consists of a homemade wrap (Trader Joe’s) heated for a few seconds on each side – Continue reading “A quick wrap with red cabbage, havarti and hummus!”
Category: THOUGHTS
Adding to the collection…
Barbara Biel creates the most amazing hearts and crosses. No two are exactly the same. They are so special. We have bought them as gifts throughout the years but never bought one for ourselves. Thanksgiving we bought the cross, and I bought the heart this year for Fred for Christmas. They have larger of both that are amazing, but the small ones are magnificent and look so dramatic in the sun, don’t they?
Man’s Best Friend
We have great windows for Charlie in our sunroom. It’s where he spends a great deal of time. Watching for anyone “suspicious” – he is wonderful about letting you know when someone is approaching – he watches for the cats, birds and the squirrels that climb in the tree and sit and stare at him.
Snow Days – Charleston, SC
This may look like a regular snow day to most of you well-seasoned-in-snowy-weather peeps. But here in tropical, sunny Charleston, SC this was a rarity. A very welcomed one! I’ve never seen so many people outside enjoying themselves. You have to admit, it’s really cool as a kid, but as an adult, it’s JUST as much fun. We had about 5″ of wonderful snow – some areas around here received almost 8! As I write this…
goals & gratitude…
This post may look familiar to some of you who are on my mailing list. This is the one time I hope no one opened their email, ha ha. I write my posts ahead of time and schedule them to publish (appear online). Well, since this was scheduled for 01/02/18 – I had forgotten to change the year from 2017 to 2018 (this happened in December) – so it published it immediately. I heard *ding* and saw my email.
Ruh. Roh. So please forgive me, won’t be the last time this year I bet 🙄 – Happy Day to you – barbara
Ahhh, it’s that time of year – to set goals – might as well get in on the fun, and join the masses that have goals to eat healthier, exercise more, learn to cook or maybe a new language, read more books the list goes on and on…
Some of my favorites:
👍Learn to say “No” sometimes – it’s OK. You can’t be everywhere at the same time and it’s hard when you’re stretched thin with work, home, life to try to fit in one more thing. Sometimes it’s barely possible. It’s OK to say no (thank you for teaching me this, Mom!).
goals & gratitude
This post may look familiar to some of you who are on my mailing list. This is the one time I hope no one opened their email, ha ha. I write my posts ahead of time and schedule them to publish (appear online). Well, since this was scheduled for 01/02/18 – I had forgotten to change the year from 2017 to 2018 (this happened in December) – so it published it immediately. I heard *ding* and saw my email.
Ruh. Roh. So please forgive me, won’t be the last time this year I bet 🙄 – Happy Day to you – barbara
Ahhh, it’s that time of year – to set goals – might as well get in on the fun, and join the masses that have goals to eat healthier, exercise more, learn to cook or maybe a new language, read more books the list goes on and on…
Some of my favorites:
👍Learn to say “No” sometimes – it’s OK. You can’t be everywhere at the same time and it’s hard when you’re stretched thin with work, home, life to try to fit in one more thing. Sometimes it’s barely possible. It’s OK to say no (thank you for teaching me this, Mom!).
Happy New Year – Today begins year 8!
While at the computer with Charlie in the chair (with his feet dug into my back), I began this blog. I’ve been at it, and have had a daily post appear since 1/1/2011. Continue reading “Happy New Year – Today begins year 8!”
Peace… please!
I’ve shown this before – it’s a painting that I just love. It’s a…
Tis the Season!
Tis the season!
Wishing you and yours a warm holiday season – can you believe 2018 is right around the corner? Time to…
Stunning view from Ashley River Bridge – Charleston, SC
I’m getting better about…
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A delicious treat – perfect for New Years!
Are you trying to come up with an appetizer that’s both tasty, and something a little bit out of the norm? Some friends of ours turned us on to this stunning combination (we bought both at Whole Foods).
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Merry Christmas!
A day of joy and exultation – Be merry – Sing your favorite Christmas carols – Sip the egg nog – Enjoy the gift giving – Help make dinner – Enjoy the company – Remember it… Savor it. Make these memories last.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! May the magic bring a smile to your face – and on this busy day, and if you see someone not celebrating because they have no family nearby or friends to call upon them, maybe spread a little Christmas cheer? Invite them for a meal or dessert, share a smile and a laugh. Even a short visit will change their Christmas from quiet, and sad to feeling loved and cared about.
Spread the love! Catch you back here tomorrow!
Happy Winter!!
Wow! Time flies! It’s already the first day of Winter which means that today is the shortest day of the year – it also means from tomorrow until Summer the days will be getting LONGER! That’s good news for many of you. For me, I’m perfectly happy with short days, cloudy skies and rain.
Hmmm, an odd duck perhaps? Ha.
I remember this photo with Santa – my sister, Bridget, and I had matching outfits – but because it was so cold outside (Michigan) we had to wear leggings (not the stylish leggings of today, these were thick and shapeless – which took away from “the look”, ha ha… Now that I’m looking at this image, I’m thinking I have ski pants on – they don’t look like “leggings”, but I know that’s what we called them.
I love how Bridget’s hands are clasped together in unending joy – A happy day going to meet Santa and pass along the wish list (from the Sears Wish Book catalog no doubt)! Good times!
Speaking of the Sears Wish Book, I couldn’t find one for 1967, but here’s the catalog from 1968 – what a blast to look at!
Why do we have to grow up? Ha ha…
Happy first day of Winter to you!
A Happy Birthday Wish…
A snippet from my Dad’s website. Who could have written this brilliant bio I wonder? Hehe…
Just wanted to wish my dad the happiest of birthdays! You are the coolest day ever! A great inspiration – Love you so much!
❌⭕️, me
Catch you back here tomorrow!
The BEST and Most Beautiful Christmas Cookies Ever!
These cookies have been a holiday tradition as long as I can remember. We had such fun making these. My mom and dad did all the hard work, we got to decorate – we had to decorate each one individually. Take your time, make it nice, don’t do it quickly (or heap a pile of frosting on top just so you can eat it, hee). Same with the tinsel, remember tinsel? One strand at a time! I think tinsel started out fun and then tested my patience, ha ha…
Click HERE to print the recipe as shown above!
From what I remember we had a reindeer, a Santa, a snowman and a Christmas tree cookie cutters. If you don’t have a cookie cutter use a glass and decorate them like ornaments! Right now I only have a Christmas tree cookie cutter, it’s my favorite and I haven’t seen another that I like as much (that won’t burn edges, etc) There are so many ways to decorate them! You can limit your colors, like I did, or have a plethora of colors and make them REALLY different!
Let the artistic side in you come out, make that wonderful “Grinch” green, mix your yellow/blue food coloring to achieve the different colors!
This recipe makes quite a few, but they are so good they are in danger of becoming extinct rather quickly!
Merry Christmas! 🎄 Catch you back here tomorrow!
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