If you had to plan your own funeral…

how would you like it to be?  I know it’s a morbid subject, but it’s something I used to think about more often than you might think when I was a kid.  Coming from a family where mom was one of 11 and dad one of 10, I have...

This Week’s Mom’s Talk Topic: Advice for New Graduates

June is the month were culminations embark into new beginnings.  Kids grow and progress into new stages of life and the world is quite their oyster.  This week’s Mom’s Council talk asks for advice for new graduates, and asks if you could turn back the clock, what sage advice...

Recipe: Vanilla Custard Sauce

Looking for a little something to elevate a simple dessert to something extra special–vanilla custard sauce is the answer.  This goes great with fresh fruit salad, apple pie, cobblers and any simple dessert that you want a little finishing touch.  I’ve layered cubes of angel food cake, strawberries, blueberries...

Little Things Mean A Lot…

I’m a simple person, and truly believe that some of the simplest things in life are truly some of the things that make you the happiest…just a little ramble on some of those things…. Hey dad, you really ought to listen to mom, she kinda knows a lot about...

Toll Roads Make Me Nuts

There are lots of things that I find irksome about toll roads.  I was reminded of one particular thorn in my side when I found myself heading to Ashburn with my hubby to try and meet up with some friends.  Am I the only person that thinks that the...