So, for some members of my family this may border on sacrilege. My beloved aunt is known as *the* cook in the family; my mom has a cookbook full of family recipes from my aunt, and I have a recipe box full of them as well. A long time family favorite is her Macaroni and Cheese. … Continue reading »
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
Thanks to Small Bird Studios for this lovely image. Here are some images from my day: The flame I kept lit in my office all day. Remember these ribbons of remembrance that I posted on my Pinterest Weekly? Well, William’s nana (my mom), made one for me. I’ve been proudly wearing it since Saturday. We’re stopping … Continue reading »
Pinterest Weekly 10.11.12
Its a Pinterest sort of day. Here’s what you’ll find on my boards this week, linked to their original sources. Chevron quilts don’t usually make it onto my favorites list, but look at the exquisite quilting. So pretty. Mac and cheese is a weakness. Throw in some goat cheese and parmigiana-reggiano and I’m lost. So yummy, and … Continue reading »
Mental Health Day Take 2
This weekend really exhausted me. Last week wasn’t a good week. I’m not doing so great today. It seems like I say these things more and more often – perhaps even more than I did back in March and April. Maybe its just because I expect myself to be “better” now. Whatever “better” means in … Continue reading »
A Bright Spot on a Dull Day
There was a bright spot on my day today, in spite of drizzling rain, stormy clouds and frazzled nerves. Someone among my faithful bloggy readers is a Fall Fairy. Sort of like a Tooth Fairy, only I didn’t put any teeth under my pillow, and what I got was waaaaaay more than a quarter. Speaking … Continue reading »
Pinterest Weekly 10.4.12
Here are some fantastic things I’m pinning this week. Click on the image to go to the source site. These sweet Remembrance Ribbons are laid out for you in a post by Small Bird Studios. I’m thinking I need one. Look at this oh-so-pretty scrappy Snowball block variation. Haven’t found the pattern yet, but I’m … Continue reading »
Month in Review
~I was certain I’d posted this last night. Sorry, guys! Today’s a two-fer!~ September disappeared, didn’t it? We’re barreling on more and more quickly to holidays and the end of the year. Just yesterday I was in K-Mart where the Christmas trees were resting peacefully next to Halloween costumes. I’m a bit surprised Valentine’s Day … Continue reading »
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Declared by President Regan in 1988, National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month was set aside to both honor parents who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss and to spread greater awareness of the affects these particular issues have on individuals, families and communities. … Continue reading »
The Reading Nook: 1001 Nights
1001 Nights or Arabian Nights or The 1001 Nights of Scheherezade is a collection of Islamic folk tales that can be traced to early Persian and Indian cultures. The stories, similar to Homer’s tales or Aesop’s Fables, were passed down orally for generations and gradually absorbed parts of different cultures including Arabic and Islamic cultures. The … Continue reading »
Pinterest Weekly 9.27.12
I’m back for another Pinterest weekly post. Here are the things I’m pinning this week! I love these ballerina snowflakes. I know it was only a week ago I was excited about fall (and I still am!), but I have a friend on our Symphony board who will probably be helping out with decorations … Continue reading »
