SPECIAL GIFT FOR OUR SPECIAL DAY

SPECIAL GIFT FOR OUR SPECIAL DAY

The first part of November 2023, I spent a week watching our grandchildren while our daughter and son-in-law went on a cruise. Mike spent Saturday and Sunday with me, on Monday he went home to work and take care of the house. He was going to return on Thursday, once...
Oat and Honey Cookies

Oat and Honey Cookies

In Sisters of Lazarus: Beauty Unveiled, Martha is a skilled cook, especially known for her date and honey cakes. When Mary finally learns to cook, she takes Martha’s recipe and adds her own twist; oat and raisins cakes sweetened with honey. These small cakes would be...
The Best-laid Plans of Mice, Men, and Gelato

The Best-laid Plans of Mice, Men, and Gelato

In 2016, my husband Mike and I received a wonderful anniversary gift from our children; an all-expense-paid trip to Italy. Moments after learning of the trip, my list-loving-self took over. I created a Pinterest board and spent the months leading up to the trip...
Writing Diamonds

Writing Diamonds

In 1990, the Mbuji-Mayi district of Zaire, an alluvial digger discovered a perfect rough diamond weighing 777 carats. He approached a local De Beers buyer, who immediately recognized its extraordinary beauty and purchased it. Today, it is known as the DeBeers...
YOURS? MINE.

YOURS? MINE.

My hubby, who is a professional actor, told me about a simple conversation you hear on a film set among the tech crew. When Techie A is handing a piece of equipment to Techie B, she will ask, “Yours?” To which Techie B will respond, “Mine.” It’s important to note that...