Oh how I loved WASHINGTON BLACK by Esi Edugyan! I was in need of lovely, sensory language and an engaging … More
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For The Joy of Animals: A Tail Dragging Bald Eagle
When you watch bald eagles being raised in near blizzard conditions, you might get the impression that they are pretty … More
Bring Some Mardi Gras Spirit To Your Dinner Table
Mardi Gras is just around the corner and the Gulf Coast residents have started to prepare for the celebration. Several … More
Book Review: THE WIFE by Meg Wolitzer
I picked THE WIFE by Meg Wolitzer for our book club, as I thought it would be so much fun … More
The Easiest Recipe For Butternut Squash Soup
I am not a fan of peeling butternut squash but I do like the vegetable. So I have developed an … More
Book Review: ELMET by Fiona Mozley
This little book took me by surprise in a big way. A debut with a long list of well-deserved literary honors.
A Simple, But Luscious Four-Ingredient Lotion
Dry skin is the bane of winter. But January is the time to try new things. So… If you are … More
Can We Ever Feel Too Valuable?
We all have an innate need to be valued in life — to feel we are valuable as individuals and as members of our community and to feel that our contributions are worthy and appreciated. But can we ever feel too valuable?
Tis The Season…
Tis the season — to share love and laughter among friends, family and furcritters…
Christmas Treats: Chocolate Truffles
The holidays mean we get to eat special foods reserved for this time of year. One of those special treats for my family is Chocolate Truffles.