I did my first bit of holiday shopping in an actual store today. I'm an on-line shopper for the most part, particularly when it comes to Christmas shopping--Amazon.com it my go-to site, for almost everything! I swore years ago that I wouldn't venture down Route 2 (in Warwick), where the majority of the major shopping … Continue reading No Lines, No Waiting…No Chance
Year: 2013
Lights, Lights…Christmas
A few years ago my husband and I bought a lovely home in a fantastic neighborhood. We'd heard that not far from where we live there was a family who puts on a light show with music every night between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our first visit to the house on Gristmill Road in Warwick four … Continue reading Lights, Lights…Christmas
One: Weekly Photo Challenge
We haven't even celebrated the Christmas holiday and I am already thinking about a New Year's resolution. The prompt for the Weekly Photo Challenge has got me thinking about the ONE...piece of exercise equipment that will not be ignored! Although it has been sitting in the corner of the living room for several weeks, just … Continue reading One: Weekly Photo Challenge
Lenette’s Garden (Weekly Photo Challenge Entry #2)
Today's thank you is to the lovely Lenette (she's fourth from the left in the back). In 2004 I started a new job as a grants officer for a local United Way, and while I knew enough about two areas for which I was going to be responsible (school-age and early childhood education), there was one … Continue reading Lenette’s Garden (Weekly Photo Challenge Entry #2)
We’re Here to Pump You Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5Zk2vUmjpk Have you had people in your life who just know how to make you feel good about yourself? Is there anyone who's surprised you with a compliment, or noticed something good about you and shared their observation with you? Do you have an ego booster in your world? Who pumps you up? Today, I … Continue reading We’re Here to Pump You Up
Blondes Have Got to Stick Together
My posts this month that have had the greatest amount of traffic and feedback have been my recipes. I've found it rewarding to share the yummy baked goods that bring family, friends and co-workers joy during the holidays. The fact they have elicited some happy memories for you who read these posts, is a bonus! Tonight, it's not that I … Continue reading Blondes Have Got to Stick Together
Memory of a Holiday Past (Daily Prompt on WordPress)
My post about Thanksgiving probably best describes my favorite holiday--Thanksgiving. The food, the family, the laughter, all makes it worth the price of admission; which for me is a cheesecake and a vegetable side dish. Over the years children have grown and had their own children, and every year it's about a week in advance … Continue reading Memory of a Holiday Past (Daily Prompt on WordPress)
Silpat, This Baker’s Best Friend
For those who know me, you might be surprised to find out that there was a time when, yes, I would burn cookies--not on purpose, naturally. It was not an everyday occurrence, but when it happened there could be an episode or two of throwing the odd cookie sheet across the kitchen with the charred … Continue reading Silpat, This Baker’s Best Friend
A Neighborhood Diaper Drive
I was perusing my photos today, looking for one something in particular, but instead I came across these. I thought they might make a nice addition to this week's Photo Challenge: Community. Last year, my husband and I wanted to do something for the Holiday Drive at Children's Friend (in Providence), but we weren't in a … Continue reading A Neighborhood Diaper Drive
You Can Call Me Al (Weekly Photo Challenge: Community)
Tonight I had to stop at Walmart at the end of my very busy work week, to do my shopping for the holiday drive where I work. My husband and I are sponsoring one of the 1,200 families that will be helped this year by Children's Friend! I am so proud to work for this … Continue reading You Can Call Me Al (Weekly Photo Challenge: Community)
365 Days of Thank You 