Busy Days and Nights Call for Make-Ahead Meals

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  It's been a long time since I've made hotdog stew.  And while it may not sound very appetizing, it's really quite tasty.  Matt, my soon-to-be 13 year old loves the stuff.  So tonight, after dinner, I made a big pot of Hotdog Stew.  For … [Continue reading]

Get Ready to Craft! Memorial Day Projects on the Way!

geranium in pot

  In preparation of Memorial Day (May 27), we're gearing up for some quick and easy craft projects. My son Matt is going to be helping out with craft projects this summer.  Once school is out, he's going to be my official "assistant".  … [Continue reading]

Back on the Paleo Plan

paleo breakfast salad final

I’m overweight. There.  I said it.  No sense trying to skirt around the issue. I’m fifty-one years old.  My thyroid has been broken for many, many years.  (I take medicine, don’t worry.) I have a beer belly.   But I don’t drink … [Continue reading]

How a Laundry Basket Saved my Marriage

laundry basket

  On the “Great Husband” scale of one to ten, I’m certainly not a ten.  But I’m pretty sure I’m far from a one.  I should check with my wife.  Or not. In my mind, I’m maybe a six or seven.  Some days I might even make it to … [Continue reading]

A Tribute to my Mom

Mother's Day Quote

It's a special day for moms. And I really want to stay positive today.  But my heart is still broken over the tragic, unexpected, death of my mother -- eighteen years ago. It is sad when your mom passes just two months after your first-born … [Continue reading]

Mother’s Day — Some Food for Thought and Thoughts on Food!

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  Sunday is Mother’s Day.   Today is Saturday.  Doing the math, that only gives you a few hours to get something nice for your mom.   And for the dads out there:  You need to move quickly if you’re going to find a gift … [Continue reading]

Mother’s Day Flowers – Part One

A trip to the greenhouse

Early last Saturday morning, we ventured out to get started on our annual flower purchases. With Mother's Day rapidly approaching, we knew that the longer we waited, the skimpier the selection would be. I am happy to report that we did very … [Continue reading]

A Few of My Favorite Things

A Few of My Favorite Things

Warning!  Big photos ahead. Here are a few of my favorite things:   Picking out tomato plants with Matt.  He's my official garden helper! Country Living Magazine.  I've been a subscriber for many, many years. Homemade (of … [Continue reading]

Newsflash: Nate Turns 18!

Nate's 18th birthday cake

  Nate celebrated his 18th birthday on May 1st. So hard to believe that he's really 18.  I mean honestly.  Where did the time go? Such a silly question, isn't it? My wife is busy finishing up Nate's scrapbook so it's ready to be … [Continue reading]

The 2013 Gardening Season has Begun!

matt at garden boxes

We don't have a lot of room in backyard for a garden.  Sad, I know. The Home Owners' Association has some strict rules.  I like rules.  But I don't like THAT one! We'll push the envelope by planting as many veggies as we can in containers.  … [Continue reading]