“…and the seasons they go round and round…”

I was hoping to share updates throughout this summer’s book tour. What a lovely adventure! I met so many interesting … More

Caroling with Tennessee Ernie Ford

Christmas presented another holiday of challenges. Some family needed to isolate, so we surprised them with a few songs and … More

Throughout 2020, chaos morphed into a powerful tempest, swirling round us all. Amid these storms, we often feel powerless. The … More

Food traditions abound in our family. Both the Murphy and Roche Families gifted a love of food with celebrations. … More

I keep seeing stories about the protests and even cases of civil unrest after the election. While I don’t condone … More

(My brother’s Flexible Flyer from the 1960s…Mom recycled it into a Christmas decoration) Life is busy at the Murphy … More

Christmas quickly approaches! Only two days until school break starts for the kids, thought I better post something before the … More

While I don’t consider myself a baker, every year I make a special Christmas dish, the tourtière. This is a … More

I noticed this morning that our Christmas cactus is already in full bloom.

With the holiday season approaching, I wanted to share some noteworthy finds. Some items I purchased as gifts, some were … More