This weekend has given a glimpse of things to come. One child ventures on his first college visit and…
Monthly Musings
A Wee Irish Quiz
In honor of a favorite holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, I wrote a challenge for those who appreciate the “wearin’…
You’re Never Too Old…
Image courtesy of Stuart Miles/FreeDigitalPhotos.net I recently read about the National Science Foundation’s basic science quiz and was motivated to…
Kids in the Kitchen
I was pondering my roller coaster immersion into cooking the other day. Mom and Dad were on the road…
Date Night on a Dime
I LOVE date night! We are foodies, and enjoy trying new restaurants and seasonal specials. However, with three…
Dollars and Sense
How many of you are dreading that one piece of mail due to arrive soon? The credit card statement! At…
Photo of the Month: Snow on Cairn Hill
Lots of snow here and much more due in the next 24 hours. Here’s a view of our woods. We…
My Favorite Things: The Christmas Edition
Christmas quickly approaches! Only two days until school break starts for the kids, thought I better post something before the…
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
After many years of enjoyment, I made the difficult decision to sell my 1957 DeSoto Fireflight 4-door Sportsman. She joined…
Photo of the Month Bonus: The Tourtière
While I don’t consider myself a baker, every year I make a special Christmas dish, the tourtière. This is a…