Today Is Thanksgiving!

 
 
    “Today is Thanksgiving!”  Written and illustrated by P. K. Hallinan.  This is a sweet poem for children as well as adults.  His illustrations remind me of Precious Moments figurines. 
     Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving!
     Today is Thanksgiving, and an icicle breeze nips at your window and whips up the leaves. 
Ah, what a morning!  The cold [...]

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Pecan Pie

 

     This recipe has been in my family for three generations.  My boys make the fourth.  Years ago my great-aunt found the recipe in an old cookbook.  It has always been one of my favorites because unlike some pecan pies that are too sweet, this is just perfect. 
     Pie crust has never been one of [...]

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Fall Is Not Easy

     During one of those long summers filled with trips to the library, picnics on the floor, afternoons in the park, MOPS outings…..
…..loved those trips to the fire stations….those handsome firemen…..hmmm…..ooops…..pardon me!  Back to my point….we found another treasure at the library in the form of a picture book. 
     “Fall Is Not Easy,” written and [...]

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Thanks Martha…..

    
    I had taken a mental health day this week….you know the feeling.  After picking my youngest son up from grade school, we stopped at McDonald’s.  He’s playing the Monopoly Game Promotion.  He is convinced that we are going to get the million dollars.  We have more Foot Locker coupons right now, than we have feet in the [...]

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