Life

  • flowers for the mystery dinner
    Food,  Life,  Projects

    A Mystery Birthday Party

    Last year was a monumental birthday. One of those decades you are certainly in shock when it arrives. How could that number now appear on my cake? Months prior to this became the idea of a mystery luncheon birthday party…

  • Tiny bouquet of flowers
    Life

    Hip Replacement Tips…Anyone?

    I realize that if you have found me here…you may expect a new recipe, DIY, or gardening tip…but, today? You know I never knew I would need to share the “hip replacement tips” topic. But, sure enough, when walking became…

  • finished back to school pencil cookies
    Food,  Life

    Back To School Pencil Cookies

    Beginning the school year is difficult for everyone. The financial and emotional burden for parents for school supplies, clothing and getting kids ready to start school on the right foot is daunting. Kids have their own set of getting ready.…

  • wren on the nest
    Life

    The Antics of the Wrens

    Before we left for our trip to Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod…we had guests. Family arrived from Japan, Virginia, Florida and locally and had their feet under our table. But…there were new guests that moved outside our kitchen window. Which…

  • White birdhouse for spring
    Life,  Table Talk

    Spring Prep at the Table

    You guys! March has arrived. Our temperatures feel that spring is just around the corner. Daffodils are coming up. And the start of spring actually happens in a couple of weeks. Who else is excited with me?? How do you…

  • fern at Frenchtown Station
    Life,  Projects

    Ideas for a Home Spring Refresh

    I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for spring. The snow is still lingering across my lawn in places, but the warmer temperatures should rid us of the last reminders today. Inside? The inside of my home is screaming…