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In the south, we love mixing it up in the kitchen. Some combinations of ingredients just belong in the same dish. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato or cheese, pimentos, and mayonnaise craft classic sandwiches. Onions, […]

The morning my son left I was filled with dread.  I did not want him to leave. I wanted him to stay at least until the New Year.  As he entered the kitchen with his truck packed, he ask one thing of his parents. “ […]

This month’s theme is unity, and nothing spells unity better than an interactive dinner with family or close friends. In our family, we have at least one fondue a year, usually in December or January. Somehow, l […]

Take a stance. Pick a side! What side of history do you want to be on? We can NOT agree to disagree on this topic. I’m sorry but if you were here or there or believe this or that we can not be friends. I u […]

Have you played in a pile of snow yet this winter or have you been buried under a pile of laundry or dirty dishes that needed attending? One thing this past year has taught me is to address issues as they arise to […]

The sky is not my limit…I am.

T.F. Hodge

What is holding you back?  You have dreams that you want to fulfill, but something prevents you from moving towards that which burns deep inside of you.  You use exc […]

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some good news! The pandemic has led to all sorts of heartache and loss, to put it mildly. Being restricted from our usual active routines and “zooming” too much has led […]

Ever felt like your life is not heading in the direction you want? Perhaps, somewhere along the way you ‘lost the plot’ and wonder where I am going and why?! Or maybe you have clarity on where and why, yet you ar […]

Routines can give our day shape, and they can give us the feeling of control. Routines are, without question, helpful on many levels. But I do have one question for you: do you own and define your routines, or do […]

Routine is an anchor. Professional athletes have a routine they go through before a game or a meet. The routine anchors them, helping them manage the uncertainty of what will come during the competition. Coping […]

The world is built on rhythm.  Day turns into night and then night turns into day.  We have always been able to depend on that.  Whatever the day has brought, we can begin again the next morning.  Alcoholics Ano […]

The start of a new year brings us visions of new beginnings, a fresh start and an outlook of hope and optimism. We would all say that 2021 is certainly looking like all of that and more!

This past year has […]

Three weeks ago I found myself in what I ended up calling The Quarantucci. Our oldest son tested positive for Covid (remember when “rona” wasn’t all up in our grills?) and we were settling in for another round […]

I do not want to “stay safe,” friends.

Of all the things I am most tired of, it is hearing those two little words and trying to pretend that I could actually – ever – do that: “Stay safe.” […]

Over the years, I dare to say that most of us took part in endless holiday plays at school or maybe at a church, regardless of where – there was always a common thread of seven little words spoken, “Peace on E […]

Gingerbread? How could the sound of this simple word bring back the smell of the Christmas season? What about hot wassail with apple cider, cinnamon, and orange or lemon slices? No matter what the special scent is […]

“Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.”

If you were a baby boomer and a singer like me, this song is familiar. It was sung endless times and for many occasions from childhood until late into adu […]

The holiday season is upon us.  This time last year, we were bustling about, making plans to spend precious time with loved ones and share our experiences of the years passed.  However, this year is quite d […]