The angels start to sing when people get together over Thanksgiving pie…at least I imagine them singing “hallelujah.” Especially when this season’s pies are the homiest, and most satisfying, somewhat like that rush of good feeling that comes from being warmed by a crackling fire on a cold day. There’s always room for dessert. This …
Veterans Day: A Day to Remember
This Eisenhower photo with Snoopy ran in 1998. Read what Charles Schulz says about this particular D-Day strip: “Of all my D-Day cartoons, this Sunday page created the most interest from readers, who remarked that it was often the only reference to that momentous day of June 6, 1944, in their newspapers. Most gratifyingly, I …
Amelia Earhart: 5 Things You Might Not Know
Best known for being the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) is America’s most famous female pilot. Born in Atchison, Kansas on July 24th to Edwin (a lawyer) and Amy Earhart (daughter of a wealthy judge). Amelia was eleven-years old in 1908 when she saw her first airplane. She …
Not so tricky treats from FoodNetwork.com
My little goblins gobbled up Halloween treats from FoodNetwork.com so fast it was spooky! Little helping hands in the kitchen make the meal taste that much better…especially when the Halloween menu consists of ghostinis, hot dog mummies and vampire blood tomato soup. At our house, we try to celebrate Halloween the whole month of October. The best parts are when …
Spooktacular Food Network Halloween Recipes
Trick or Treat! Give me something good to eat! It’s that time of year when we scare up delicious Halloween treats for ghouls and boys. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just baking with your children, you’ll find the most spooktacular recipe to make at Food Network. The Spooky Halloween Recipes for Kids will give you and your children creative …
Le Ballet de Dracula
‘Tis the season for a scary ballet. Le Ballet de Dracula is everything the wholesome Nutcracker isn’t…scary, bloody and spooky. LakeCities Ballet Theatre’s artistic director, Kelly Lannin prepared the audience on Friday night not to get too comfortable because it was about to get scary…it was the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit. My daughter and I …
Happy Birthday to my little brother!!
Happy Birthday Sean!! Funny Uncle, hostess with the mostess, dog lover and family man! We called my brother Sean the morning of his birthday to send him good wishes on the way to school. My children talked non-stop (sometimes at the same time) and he was so patient. I think he would have let them …
Happy Fall! Links to make you smile!!
Cozy weekend mornings in the fall are the best! It’s nice to open up the windows and let in the fresh cool air. My children love to listen to the birds sing, and watch the many bunnies in our yard hop around while I make breakfast. The smell of bacon and pumpkin muffins perfume our …
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When I Was Little
Grandparents’ Day was chosen in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter to be the Sunday after Labor Day each year. In elementary school, we celebrate the whole week long…inviting grandparents to have lunch, spend some time with their grandchild at school and maybe even read a story. Second grade children are asked to do an interview …
It’s a Family Affair: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
We recently returned from our week-long family vacation visiting my brother Sean and his beautiful family in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It was just the trip to take before school starts and we have to get back into routine. The Chapel Hill/Durham/Raleigh area is truly amazing, and we had the best time. Here are a …
Happy Birthday to my Tar Heel Dad!!
Happy Birthday Dad!! FIJI, up for anything, athlete and more. Last week my family visited my brother and his family in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. We all had the pleasure of walking in my Dad’s footsteps visiting the campus where he got his undergrad at UNC Chapel Hill. It is a gorgeous campus full of history and TREES! …