I hear the birds and I know spring is on its way. Buried under the mounds of white, the grass is just waiting to grow and when those signs appear, I know it’s time to think about a garden. Tempting juicy tomatoes, fresh corn on the cob and all the peppers or zucchini I can […]
Love and Loss
Life is precious. Life is complicated. Life can be over in the blink of an eye. January 1, 2015 I experienced the most difficult task I’ve ever done in life. I went to say good-bye to my only sister who had been battling with a disease called myasthenia gravis for more than 15 years. She […]
Thanksgiving on many levels
If you would ask your children, “What do you remember most about Thanksgiving?” what might they sa y? Was it the food? Or, gathering together as a family? What is it that you would like for them to remember? Setting the example to have a positive, thankful attitude has been shown to give us multiple benefits […]
To Stuff or Not to Stuff?
The holidays are almost here and the question I get every year is, I really want to stuff my turkey, but is it safe? Here are some points for you to consider: * Cooking a turkey with stuffing is higher risk for you and your family than one that is not stuffed. The bacteria can survive in […]
Dried Apples for Fall Favorite Snacks
Apples are one of my very favorite fall foods. The aromas of fresh cider, cooked apple butter and dried apples all have special memories in my family. If you have never tried to dry apples I’d like to encourage you to give it a try. The process is fairly simple if you have a dehydrator […]
A Lift in Life’s Perspective
The beautiful colors of fall are being ushered in by the crisp mornings and evenings. Most of the events of summer have been laid aside to make room for the ball games, homework, and tasks to complete on the to-do list. Last week I attended a professional development conference in Lexington Ky. Besides having fabulous […]