Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks for all your blessings. The first Thanksgiving took place in Plymouth Colony, present-day Massachusetts, in 1621. In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November, would be Thanksgiving day. Who would've known that the declaration, made by our 16th president, would have lead to delicious meals with friends and family as we give thanks?...
I’ve always been a fan of plaids and tartans... I did some research and plaid, the pattern, actually dates back to the 6th and 8th centuries, BC, where each family had their own unique design. I recall seeing plaid in the 1970’s and the 1990’s and I honestly don’t think it’s ever not been around, at least not in my life time. I...
I was up quite late the one evening. For those of you who know me, that’s nothing new. I turned on the television and was surfing the channels. I turned on HSN and there were two ladies selling jeans. That caught my attention. As I watched and listened to the one lady, Diane Gilman, describe the fabric and all the thought she put...
This past weekend, the girls made treats for Spanky and Jackie. They really enjoy their treats. Peanut butter is a favorite of our 4 legged girls. I recently read how some peanut butter has xylitol as an ingredient. So, now when buying peanut butter, I’ll make sure there isn’t any on the ingredient list. Dog Bone Recipe 2 ¼ cup flour ½ cup...
We all know the song made famous by Elvis Presley. Yes, just about everything relates back to music or a song with me. The song was Blue Suede Shoes. I have to say, I can appreciate a pair of blue suede shoes. I have a pair of blue suede pumps that I’ve had for years. Obviously not what Elvis was referring to but...
When I was growing up, there weren’t any computers or cell phones. I purchased my first computer for my business back in 1992. It had a game of Solitare and that was about it for games. I had a cell phone at that time as well. It was about the size of a brick. It makes a great door stop these days. It’s...
