Lessons I’ve Learned While Being on Sick Leave
I never realized how difficult it would be to accept the time off, even knowing I’d worked for over twenty years for it. Continue reading Lessons I’ve Learned While Being on Sick Leave
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The Christmas Gift I Didn’t Want!
Choosing the right gift requires intimate knowledge and understanding of the receiver. It’s about paying attention and really listening, not just about what they want but hearing the things they will not ask for. Continue reading The Christmas Gift I Didn’t Want!
Christmas in Aurora, Just Like a Hallmark Movie
Just like a Hallmark movie, Aurora’s smalltown Christmas celebration was anything but small. Continue reading Christmas in Aurora, Just Like a Hallmark Movie
A Simple Recipe
This is a very simple and delicious recipe my sister-in-law taught me with a little variation. First I put 1/3 stick of salted butter in a pan and melted it and dumped in my pint bag of pecans adding in a little more salt. I stirred the nuts until they were completely coated and then put them on a baking sheet with parchment paper. I … Continue reading A Simple Recipe
It’s Not the Gift
She was so happy to give…she gave with her whole heart. Continue reading It’s Not the Gift
Saying Goodbye
Saying goodbye is never easy. It’s even more difficult when you know it will be a long time before you see the person you care about again. This weekend I had to say goodbye to two of my granddaughters. Our farewells were not sad, but celebratory. My young granddaughter who has been living with me and my husband since January was reunited with her parents … Continue reading Saying Goodbye
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Another Crazy Recipe
Another Crazy Recipe I made up using whatever I had on hand. While raising six hungry boys I learned to make up recipes by what I had in the refrigerator and pantry instead of going out to buy more groceries. Money was tight, I only worked part time and as you can imagine six boys and two adults and assorted others who showed up randomly … Continue reading Another Crazy Recipe
Honoring My Heroes
It is almost Labor Day, many are celebrating this weekend as a last hoorah of summer. I believe it is also a time to celebrate hard work, dedication and commitment. Last Sunday I had the privilege of seeing two of my heroes honored, my husband and my granddaughter, Phalha. My husband, David didn’t want his recognition to take away from Phalha’s triumph. We are so … Continue reading Honoring My Heroes
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