by Chrysa SmithI'm not a big cook book collector. Those that I have collected over the years have been gifts, from interviews with chefs or those spiral varieties from charity fundraisers.In all honesty, the fundraiser cookbooks were rarely cracked open----at least until now. It's not snob appeal; culinary superiority or anything. It's just that I've rarely found more than a handful of dishes that I might enjoy, because they have generally contained recipes [...]
by Chrysa SmithThey look innocent enough--sitting there, peacefully enjoying their little slice of God's green earth. And their owners? Nowhere in sight. And for good reason. They have taken the worry out of their furry friends jumping over fences, burrowing under fences, running out into the street----because they have the peace and security of an invisible fence.Aah, good for owners. Horrific for dog walkers.As a bully taunting one of his classmates, I have [...]
Mother’s Day-Can You Hear Me Now?By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. Once again, the annual homage to mothers is upon us. Next Sunday is Mother’s Day and for weeks now, we’ve been barraged with advertisements encouraging kids and dads to part with their cash to honor mommy with the perfect gift.But the truth is the perfect gift can’t be bought, no matter how much [...]
Give a royally obsessed friend a laugh this morning by sending them our link - notreadyforgrannypanties.com .
In case you missed it, this is a stunning performance by Carrie Underwood of the hymn How Great Thou Art. Just amazing. Enjoy!--Mary Fran
White on Green
by Carmen Ferreiro-EstebanConsidering that back in 1776 Americans sent the British home with lots of shooting and shouting, the intense love affair they have now with the Royal British family is puzzling to say the least.And all too real.For the last few months, we have been bombarded with information about the upcoming wedding of Prince William to his lovely fiancé Kate Middleton.Don't get me wrong, I get it. They are young, attractive and [...]
