Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Amid baking tourtieres and gingerbread goats, I’ve dedicated more time to music lately, singing at our local Commission on Aging … More

Shopping with Dad and Keeping a List through the Holidays

I recall one afternoon, sitting in the car with my father after a trip to Penzey’s spice shop. Dad stared … 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

During this holiday season, I have been thinking about the tradition of finding oranges in Christmas stockings. While this tradition … More