National Dessert Day is October 14! Did you know that our English word "dessert" comes from the French desservir which means to remove what has been served. Makes sense, right!?! Dessert is served after the main course unless you live by … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Dessert Day!
Fall Butterfly Watching
Believe it or not, fall is a great time to watch butterflies. Why? They are getting ready to migrate. Can you image the delicate Monarch butterfly winging its way 3000 miles south from the northern states to Mexico where it winters over? In the … [Read more...] about Fall Butterfly Watching
Backyard Family Safari
Safari A journey or expedition, for hunting, exploration, or investigation (especially in eastern Africa). Dictionary.com Everyone is aware that the origins of the word safari are related to hunting exotic animals in Kenya and other African … [Read more...] about Backyard Family Safari
Feed Your Creativity with Technology
Whether you are a serious crafter or just a dabbler, there are a multitude of digital resources for you: apps, courses, YouTube tutorials, and online websites that allow you to play graphic designer. I can't begin to provide a … [Read more...] about Feed Your Creativity with Technology
Memoir Writing and You
"Memoirs are the backstairs of history" George Meredith, English novelist and poet Our lives are full of stories. Often convinced no one else will feel our lives worth noticing, we pass on taking the time to reflect and record. I think that is a … [Read more...] about Memoir Writing and You
Searching for the Ultimate Bake!
I prefer cookbooks to cooking blogs--usually. You see—where I stop and read all depends on content and pictures. A favorite cookbook--the chocolate cinnamon pop tarts are scrumptious. Many cooking blogs seem to go on and … [Read more...] about Searching for the Ultimate Bake!