The phrase “Use your noodle!” is another way of saying, “make use of your intelligence!” My parents instilled in me the idea that there are many ways to get things accomplished. Sometimes all it takes is a little brainpower. Both Dad and Mom were experts at solving “how-am-I-going-to-do-this” problems. Their methods may have been unconventional; however, they usually worked – at least temporarily. My late husband was another great problem solver, and the two of us worked together on many…..
One of the things I try to do in life is to find blessings in situations that are considered to be negative. Last week I wrote about my cousin Jimmy, who passed away on February 21st. My son Jonathan, my grandson Elijah, and I traveled to Tennessee for the visitation and funeral. Although our trip was for a sad occasion, it was good to visit with family that I have not seen for several years. During the time we were…..
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 years. The father of one of Bob’s aunts-by-marriage used to set up a Gospel sing each year in Bloomington, Indiana. I remember my first time to attend one of the concerts. There was…..
After an extremely busy weekend, I decided to go the quick route, choosing a topic from a list that I have. April is National Pecan Month. We often associate pecans with sweet dishes, but when I looked through pecan recipes that my family enjoyed in the past, some favorites included them in an entrée. I chose two of them; they both contain Creole seasoning, which I normally would not have on hand. However, one recipe came with directions to make…..