Sweet Memories When I was a child, living in Montgomery, Alabama, we had a tiny porch on our house, but it holds no memories. The one I remember, with fondness, stretched across the front of Granny B.’s house. Sadly, I have no pictures of her porch, but the one in this article comes closest to… Continue reading Granny’s Porch
Month: June 2016
Sweet Tea & Warm Memories of Sundays Down South
Where I grew up in Middle Tennessee, our front porch held a big glider where various ones of us spent time whiling away a Sunday afternoon. Honeysuckle wound its way through the spirea bush just behind it, and permeated the air with wafts of sweet fragrance. Today, those Sundays make me think of sweet tea… Continue reading Sweet Tea & Warm Memories of Sundays Down South
Iced Tea Makes It a Party
Where I come from iced tea – especially sweet tea – is considered a staple in the refrigerator. Meals just weren’t complete unless accompanied by a tall glass of tea, even for children. Over the years, this tradition continued in my family with some additions and other options along the way. In the summer, I… Continue reading Iced Tea Makes It a Party
Watch Out for Scammers!
Scams that target seniors are more prevalent today than ever. The first time I became aware of such things was after the horrific damage caused by Hurricane Charlie years ago. Scammers seemed to pop out of the woodwork to “help” older folks fix the damage to their homes. Sometimes,the crooks would show up at the… Continue reading Watch Out for Scammers!
How You Can Fight Diabetes after 60 and Win
Why I never took diabetes seriously when I was younger is a mystery to me now. My father had it. One of my brothers has it, and one of my daughters and a son are diabetic. For some reason, I seemed to think I was immune, even though I carried glucose numbers on the high… Continue reading How You Can Fight Diabetes after 60 and Win
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Homemade Sopaipillas
There is a city that Jim and I love above all others. We spent many vacations in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico, and dined on typical Northern New Mexican food. When we fly in to Albuquerque and grab a rental car, our first stop before heading North to Santa Fe is Old Town… Continue reading Melt-In-Your-Mouth Homemade Sopaipillas
The Art of Embarrassing Your Kids
To Embarrass a Son “Now, sweetie, that is a rear end any man should be proud of! Wonder how often he gets pinched by some passing woman?” I gave a short wolf whistle as we watched a football player make a touchdown. “Mom, TMI, TMI,” gasped my son of forty-three years. “You shouldn’t talk… Continue reading The Art of Embarrassing Your Kids
A Pup for Mom and Pop
Sis Loses Her First Love – Horses We have spoken of pets for seniors before. Recently my sister and I both became the proud owners of two dogs. Maybe our stories will bring home how different the same event can affect two separate homes. My sister is brave and has always been brave. She raised… Continue reading A Pup for Mom and Pop
Best Desserts Might Be the Illegal Ones
When I was in high school, more years ago than I care to divulge, students were not allowed to leave the campus for lunch. That never stopped a group of crazy, hungry teenage girls who really disliked cafeteria food. A five-minute drive away stood a little diner serving meat and three veggies to one… Continue reading Best Desserts Might Be the Illegal Ones
Bring a Bit of Latin America to the Kitchen
Our family’s love of Hispanic food began with my trip to Guatemala in 1974. Our then 8-year-old son, David, my mother and I flew there to adopt a baby girl and enjoyed 2 1/2 weeks of touring ancient ruins, volcanoes and indigenous villages where the aroma of incense hung heavy in the mountain air. A… Continue reading Bring a Bit of Latin America to the Kitchen