Summer

As I was tucking my boys into bed, we talked about limits on computer time.  My youngest said, great, after out computer time can we do math time too?  What planet did I get my kid from?  Do other kids really ask to do anything even remotely related to...

This week’s talk addresses the county’s recent ruling that requires a permit for groups larger than 20 people to utilize the county’s athletic fields in our parks.  Apparently people that have been using the fields for pick up games have bullied other folks that have rightfully reserved the area...

Cruising through the summer tv lineup leaves you with not many choices, although it is not as bad as when I was growing up, as re-runs were the only option.  Some of my favorite series these days are run during summer.  I love the all of the action and...

It’s always good to have some old standbys in your pantry, and this relies on some staples that you might normally have on hand.  It uses a can of black beans, deli ham and some bottled barbecue sauce to speed things up.  This is a simple dish that’s great...

Summer calls for lighter meals and less time in the kitchen.  I normally serve this fresh, simple salad as a side dish, but it could easily be bumped up to an entree salad if you add some leftover cooked chicken or shrimp. Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Salad:...