My siblings and I have a talented Mom who turns tuna, noodles and mushroom soup into a feast fit for a king. Our memories are filled with bubbling pots of savory stews, creamy casseroles and mouth-watering desserts. Mom made liver look good. She dedicated her time and creativity to keep six stomachs full while my Dad worked non-stop to feed his happy horde. My brothers watch the Food …
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A Mechanically Challenged Cabin Mama
My husband brought home a tractor. It’s big, green and comes from Mr. John Deere. And he’s as happy as a pig in “you-know-what” moving dirt around. I was amazed at how many levers and controls are on the thing. The owner’s manual is about three inches thick, but he worked his way through it in just a few hours. He’s an engineer, so to him, this how-to guide is like a romance novel to the rest …
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Cats Gone Crazy
There I was, wrapping gifts on my bed with plastic bags, wrapping paper, boxes and ribbons laying around. Both cats were in the room and they were having a heyday playing with the paper clippings and plastic wrappers. (My cats as kittens) It was a beautiful summer day and I had both the big windows open looking out over the distant hills and the street below. The breeze fluttered through and …
Big Beautiful Birthday Surprise
I was beginning to learn that Doug had a great sense of humor and was also good at springing surprises on me. My birthday was no exception. As the date approached, I coyly let him know I didn’t have any plans for that night. Being the gentleman he was he said, “Well, of course we’re going to have to celebrate! How about supper out that night?” And I said yes, with a smile. He arrived at the …
How I Met the Man of My Dreams
I wasn’t looking. And despite my sister’s encouragement, I wasn’t eager to meet the guy she kept saying was a very nice man. She’d worked with him for decades and had even showed me his Facebook Page. Nice smile. Good looking. But I’d gotten used to being on my own lo’ those many years and frankly didn’t want the drama. Then she invited me to a Military Appreciation Day concert. Mom, Dad and my …
Dealing with Debris from the Black Forest Wildfire
Wow! It’s hard to believe so much time has passed. So let me catch you up on the wildfire story. Now we were dealing with debris from the Black Forest Wildfire. After we viewed what was left of the cabin and my brother’s house, we stopped at the town center where Red Cross folks were handing out shovels, ash sifting screens, tarps and other supplies. What a great group of people. I wish I …
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