I feel sorry for Mary. Don’t you? I mean, what’d she do to get labeled for all time? No fair, that’s what I say. No fair for Quite Contrary Mary. Mary Mary quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells and marigolds all in a row. Don’t know what Mary did,…
Caprese Mini Kabobs
Nothing more satisfying than Caprese Salad with sweet, ripe garden tomatoes in summertime. Except maybe these flavorful Caprese Mini Kabobs! So quick and easy to make, these kabobs are a great accompaniment to burgers off the grill. Equally at home on a fancy luncheon buffet. Portable and self-contained for picnics, cookouts and barbecues. Perfect side or appetizer….
Twinkle Twinkle
(Hudson’s my youngest, 5 years old now. Hudson has Down syndrome.) Hudson’s adored music ever since he was a baby. I didn’t catch it at first. He was maybe 8 months old and we’d get in the car. I nearly always play music in the car. But every once in a while for one reason…
If Toilets Could Talk
I think we can all safely agree it’s a good thing toilets can’t talk. A very good thing. And this isn’t going where you think it is…. I live in a small New England city. And for such a small city, we have an amazingly large amount of sticky red tape to snip snip through to…
Triple Easy Homemade Lemonade
This Triple Easy Homemade Lemonade recipe is just that — super easy! It’s the perfect drink to make when the sun is up and the weather is hot. Refreshing, simple, and delicious, you can’t go wrong with tall glass of ice cold homemade lemonade! What Is Triple Easy Homemade Lemonade? Ever get that recipe exchange…
Garden Fresh Mango Salsa
True confession. I’m totally addicted to this Garden Fresh Mango Salsa. The mango keeps it sweet and the jalapeño gives a little kick. Yum! This simple salsa recipe evolved in my kitchen over the last few years with veggies harvested from our garden, specifically tomatoes, jalapeño peppers and cilantro. (No, I didn’t grow the mango. That would…
Almost Is A Beautiful Word
There are moments in life when everything changes. You know what I’m talking about. Someone hits the gas pedal instead of the brake. The “C” word: cancer. That fateful text or phone call with calamitous news you don’t want to hear. Our family almost had one of those life defining moments last week. Almost. Perilously…
Inhale Exhale
Chatted with a friend this morning. Busy friend, a single mom working two jobs. Asked her this question. “Do you have anything fun to look forward to this summer?” She laughed out loud. Said, “Funny you should ask, no.” I think I asked because I’m just coming down off a glorious day and a half…
Juicy Grilled Turkey & Beef Burgers
Juicy Grilled Turkey & Beef Burgers So I’ve got weekend on my mind. How ’boutchu? We’ve had a lot of exciting events going on in our household this week. With four boys, end of school year around here is crazy busy. Academic award ceremonies, sports award ceremonies, graduations, music recitals. Year end parties. And more. I…
Engaging Bagpipes
Feeling a little scattered today. Heading out in a couple hours for a few fun girlfriend days, not sure what to pack, the weather’s iffy. Or which story to write here. I was thinking of telling you about The Time I Played Piano for Mass. And that’s certainly a very interesting story. But since I’m actually headed…
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