Home alone, Great Big Bathtub, Plenty of bubbles, My mom's Doberman (Trinket) within arms reach....what would you have done? Really!
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Cole’s “Odd” Village
Scroll down for video's Cole's Odd Village includes Cousin Carla. Cole insists on calling her Aunt Carla. She insists she is just his lowly second cousin. He insists she is his Aunt. Cousin... Aunt ... Cousin ... and so it goes for her entire visit. One of Carla’s superpowers is movie viewing. Cole tried to find … Continue reading Cole’s “Odd” Village
Butter Chicken. Last Seen Heading South!
I posted my Butter chicken recipe on Facebook...is it just me or did this thread head south? By the way, who is Con? Teresa: That sounds delicious. I'll have to try it sometime. You and Paula Deen could be great friends. 🙂 Katybeth: Paula Deen? I am guessing she is not a facebook friend? She … Continue reading Butter Chicken. Last Seen Heading South!
Butter Chicken-Spice and Chicken Married!
This recipe was better the second night when I tweaked it a bit. Okay, so I just added a little more salt and pepper, but tweak seems to be a word used a lot in the kitchen, and since I am on recipe number three, I gave myself permission to use it. I picked this … Continue reading Butter Chicken-Spice and Chicken Married!
Cole’s Coffee Table!
My fourteen-year-old son and his friend, Pat, decided to build a coffee table for our upstairs TV room. Cole comes from a long line of builders and has some woodwork experience, but this was his first attempt at designing, building and staining without any adult intervention. It’s very cool for a mom to see her … Continue reading Cole’s Coffee Table!
Holding Your Breath~Letting It Go
Cole’s braces went on this week. Joe had a big gap between his front teeth that he was very proud of, and could never understand why someone would want to wear braces. Joe was Odd. Braces hurt for a day or two after they are put on, and Cole experienced the usual pain. I offered … Continue reading Holding Your Breath~Letting It Go
Can We Cook? Pasta with Oscar Meyer Bacon and Leeks!
When I told someone about this dish, they said, “Oh, you are making Pasta Carbonara.” Well maybe, but the person who gave me the recipe called it Pasta with Pancetta and Leeks. Not sure it matters, but I am all for honesty and full disclosure. Really. This dish was pretty tasty. Since I did not … Continue reading Can We Cook? Pasta with Oscar Meyer Bacon and Leeks!
Help! Our Mango Soup Sucked!!
When Cole had his braces put on, the orthodontist said his mouth would be sore later in the day, so he should eat soft food. His mouth was sore so I asked, “Honey, what can Mom make you to eat that would taste good?” He replied, “Well, cold mango soup would be nice.” Mango soup? … Continue reading Help! Our Mango Soup Sucked!!
My Rice Krispie Birthday Cake!!
You know I like Rice Krispies Treats, right? I mean, everyone likes Rice Krispies Treats, but I REALLY like them. My mother never made them for me when I was a child. I’m not sure why. Spent some time in therapy over this one and then moved on to the time she went to a … Continue reading My Rice Krispie Birthday Cake!!
Gems Of Insight polished by the Grit of Sorrow
The other day I wrote a blog post questioning if Cole and I wanted one more day with Joe. I was both touched and astonished by the number of follow-up comments. Here are a few of these gems of insight polished by the grit of sorrow: Look for evidence that you did things right: One comment … Continue reading Gems Of Insight polished by the Grit of Sorrow