What to do with all of those…

I realized last year that all three of my children had a child in the same grade of school. This year, Vivian, Lincoln, and Liam will be in first grade. Liam loves to learn and is very curious about how things work. Recently, he was riding with his dad (my son Adam)...

Go for the grill on Father’s Day

Summer may not have started officially, but hotter days have already made their appearance.  When the temperatures creep above 85 degrees, who wants to turn on the oven?  Cooking on the grill is an excellent way to keep the heat outside where it belongs. As I was...

Sometimes wishes come true

  I may have grown up in the South, but my first real introduction to Southern Gospel music came from my late husband, who was born and raised in Indiana.  Bob especially loved quartet-style songs; he sang in a few four-part groups at various times through the...

Strawberry Month May Be Extended…

The month of May is almost over; however, I would say that its status as National Strawberry Month can bleed over into June.  That is only my opinion, but those who enjoy strawberries would agree wholeheartedly.  I was searching for recipes on a completely different...

A Day to Remember

For me, this year’s Memorial Day takes on a new meaning.  Besides remembering those who gave their lives for our country, I will be thinking of my wedding day forty-one years ago. Bob and I meant every word we vowed when we uttered the words, “Till death do us part.” ...