blus·ter·y adjective (of weather or a period of time) characterized by strong winds. "a gusty, blustery day" Blustery. The word has been stuck in my mind all day and I really like it. It isn't a commonly used word, but that's how the National Weather Service is describing the next 2 days. Blustery. We've had … Continue reading Blustery
I like to cook when I have the time and when the food is going to be eaten and appreciated; I find it very satisfying to prepare and serve a meal that people enjoy eating. Even after all the cooking and baking of Thanksgiving and Christmas I'm finding that January is making me want to … Continue reading The New Comfort Food
This is good advice for the New Year, but it truth I think it needs to be practiced more often. I never hesitate to suddenly turn off the road and head to someplace I've never been; practice it often and you will see that adventure is the most refreshing thing you can do for your … Continue reading The New Road
May the peace of Christmas be with you today!
Today we light the 4th candle on the Advent wreath, the candle of joy. As we sing "Joy to the world, the Lord has come" let us remember what the gift of the Christ Child means to us. Let us also remember others who need compassion and support, those whose hearts are hurting. Christmas is … Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas – December 24th
German Christmas pyramid (Weihnachtspyramide) - Fredericksburg, Texas
When in doubt, decorate it - it won't hurt!
Somewhere in my mem'ry, Christ the joy of our Christmas, Living in my mem'ry, All of the music, All of the magic, All of the fam'ly home here with me (John Williams, Home Alone, 1990) Picture made late December 1964
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
Four Paws and Two Humans Traveling Down The Road of Retirement
A Vermont innkeeper's recipe box of seasonal vintage dishes, reimagined for today's cooks.
Behind the door of every old building there's a story waiting to be revealed...
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
Growing and harvesting a bounty of blessings in my potager.
RV, other Travels and Home Life in Retirement
Make every moment count
histories of unconventional southerners
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
Tales From The Law Office
Sports, Life and Other Commentary
The Bold, Beautiful and Bizarre World of Royal Millinery
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
Food and More
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It ain't all moonlight and magnolias
Mississippi architecture, preservation, old buildings every where, and on occasion, country philosophy and soap-boxing.
Small Simple Things of Life 