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Cocktail parties

Monday, August 29, 2016
As she sat on the floor she could see everything. She didn't mind that the terrazzo was cold. Not at all. Peering around a sharp corner from the hallway, no one saw her but she saw them. They were talking, laughing and having a good time. The men were in suits and the ladies were in wiggle dresses and elegant organza full skirt...

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appetizers

Live to eat or eat to live

Saturday, August 27, 2016
In my early days, growing up in Texas, I always enjoyed food. My father and mother both cooked nutritious, balanced meals on a daily basis. I remember being young and my dad had ordered a bag of large shrimp. I remember asking what was in the bag. He schooled me. I don't recall having shrimp before that although I had tried frog legs...

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bargain hunting

Stepping it up!

Monday, August 15, 2016
How is everyone? I hope your weekend was filled with laughter and sunshine! As I start out a new week, I'm trying to get some of my things organized before the weather changes too much. Yesterday, it rained and it was 69! It was a little cool since it's been so hot! There were people at the mall walking in shorts and that's...

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