Beating the Blues

Although both of us are from the northeastern United States originally, Jeff and I are not fans of winter weather. My mom’s house in the Adirondack Mountains was just hit with more than a foot of snow. Blech! When you combine winter weather with a pandemic that has most of us hunkering down? Nope, not… Continue reading Beating the Blues

Happy Thanksgiving, Darn It!

The turkey is in the oven. The pies are baked. What passes for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is on the television. All of the trimmings and trappings of a traditional Thanksgiving are here. But everything is different. I have not seen my mom or my brothers or their families in nearly a year. Our son,… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving, Darn It!

Honoring Our Veterans Should Be More Than Just a Day.

It’s Veterans Day today. Unlike Memorial Day, which celebrates those we have lost, this day is set aside to pay tribute to those who have and continue to serve. Yet there are over 37,000 homeless veterans in America; nearly 700 here in Ohio. An average of 22 veterans commit suicide each day. 25% of active… Continue reading Honoring Our Veterans Should Be More Than Just a Day.

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Do you have a favorite recipe? It could be something passed down from generation to generation, or a ‘hack’ that takes a boxed mix and turns it spectacular. Maybe you even have a recipe that you have created, and it’s what you break out any time you need something special. I first met my friend,… Continue reading These Are a Few of My Favorite Things