All Good Things…

There is an old saying that “All good things must come to an end.”  Fourteen years ago, on July 13, 2006, The Shelbyville News contained my first “Cooks’ Corner” column.  Others had written it before my turn started, and it was amazing to me that the...

It’s refreshing!

I was blessed to have all of my family at my home on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.  After so many weeks of isolation, we enjoyed our time together.  The cousins were excited to spend time playing together, and the adults were glad for a time to chat...

Mom’s the Word

The state of motherhood means there are children involved.  Even if they are grown.  Even when the title “Mom” is affectionately given to a special lady in one’s life.  A mom might have natural-born children, or they may be adopted.  Or foster children.  Or those that...

Chill Chasers

The last month of 2019 has arrived.  Along with December comes the busy-ness of the Christmas season.  Shopping for presents – gifts for those we hold dear, and gifts for those who may be not-so-dear.  Holiday music fills the stores, is tuned in on the radio, and...
Where the red things are

Where the red things are

I recently faced one of those jobs that needed to be done, but I didn’t want to tackle.  I finally decided to expend the effort necessary to make it happen.  The refrigerator in my laundry room had to be completely defrosted, as there was an ice build-up in...