My older daughter is a junior. However, we have recently discovered, she will have enough credits to graduate this year, should we choose to allow her to graduate early. Needless to say, we are happily surprised at this discovery. Yet we remain hesitant. We are uncertain mainly because there are no immediate plans for her [...]
May 7, 2013
As In a Mirror
I recently stumbled across a video that has apparently gone viral on YouTube since its release. You can click here to view it, if you have not already seen it. In this video, a forensic artist sketches a woman, not by looking at her, but by her [...]
March 24, 2013
Perspective on Apprenticing
“Apprenticing”…is that a word? I’m not sure, but it explains my perspective on what I think is the next stage of development for my daughters. What happens between now and the college years or before they finish high school is pretty important to me. I am taking it seriously. Activities? If they were both involved [...]
March 22, 2013
Training Apprentices
I feel strongly that both of my daughters should be able to make their own money doing something. They should, before they leave my care, know the basics of running and operating their own enterprise. There is no way of telling what the economy or political situation will look like when they get older. So [...]
January 4, 2013
Foodie Friday: Fried Kale with Salmon
I can hear you groaning. But trust me, kale is really good once you cook it right. I usually dislike kale too, but this way it’s fantastic. As an added bonus, it’s relatively healthy. And it’s quick. And it’s easy. And it uses stuff you usually have around. So…what are we waiting for? All you [...]
December 29, 2012
Foodie Friday: Leftover Pulled Turkey
I realize it’s Saturday; my apologies for not getting this up yesterday! Everyone has their own ways for using up leftover turkey; here’s one of ours, borrowed from a friend. (Thank you, Miss Judy!) It’s also very quick and easy for a weekday night. We don’t traditionally eat ham for Christmas; we just eat another [...]
December 26, 2012
Countdown to Christmas #1: Holiday French Toast
This is a Christmas twist on a classic. I am not a fan of French Toast, but this happens to be one of my favorite breakfast recipes. This is one of those recipes that you can adjust as needed. Start out with some bread. I used white, but that tends to fall apart rather easily. [...]
December 26, 2012
Countdown to Christmas #2: Fresh Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranates are not usually something associated with winter, but that’s when they’re in season. They are a real treat. This recipe is one of the ways you can use the fruit, as well as an easy way to extract it…which can be a bit difficult. Start by cutting off the top of a pomegranate. Look [...]
December 24, 2012
Countdown to Christmas #3: Gingerbread
This is a distinctively holiday dessert. It’s just a cake, flavored with molasses and spices. Some people like it spicier than others do; you will have to change the amounts to suit, but the ones in here are pretty standard. You start with a half cup of shortening. Wait…you should probably start by preheating the [...]
December 23, 2012
Countdown to Christmas #4: 7-Up Cake
I will start out by saying I am so sorry I didn’t post this yesterday or the day before. We have been busy doing everything, and I was a little under the weather. But I’ll make up for it later, I promise. This is a kind of pound cake made with 7 up soda, in a bundt [...]
December 20, 2012
Countdown to Christmas #5: Mini Sugar Cookies
These are my favorite sugar cookies. They aren’t crispy, or chewy, like other sugar cookies; they’re kind of meltaway. With them I have Won Friends and Influenced People. They are not cutout cookies, though; the dough is too soft for that. So if you want a decorative cookie this is the wrong one. But they [...]
December 19, 2012
Countdown to Christmas #6: Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
I love Andes mints! They’re those green wrapped, chocolate mints that you get at places like Olive Garden. Some people don’t like them but I must admit, I’ve never understood why; I think they’re divine. This is a brownie recipe I made on a whim. It really highlights the taste of the mints. If you like really [...]
December 18, 2012
Countdown to Christmas #7: Caramel
Can you believe that it’s only a week until Christmas?! Wow. There are SO many different kinds of caramel, and it’s often rather confusing what kinds can be used in what way. This is caramel that you can use in something, like in turtles or covered apples, not caramel to be eaten by itself. When [...]
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May 25, 2013
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