Taylor Jenkins Reid gives us stellar books with unforgettable characters and story lines that stick with us, like her Malibu Rising. I admit, I’m behind in my book reviews – so many books are staring me down, waiting for me to dive into them.
But eventually, my...
Easy, Healthy Breakfast Ideas
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Whether you are still in the work force or retired, sometimes it’s hard to find quick, healthy breakfast ideas. Here’s a few to get your morning started without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
CEREAL: When it comes to cereal, there are plenty of choices...
Oldies Vault: Jukebox Groove
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Jukeboxes, diners and classic cars…what do they all have in common? They ALL give us the feeling and excitement of days gone by – the fabulous 50’s leading us into the rockin’ and psychedelic 60’s. They all remind us of when life was (or appeared to be) a lot...
Iced or Hot Tea Toddy
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This winter I tossed together a few simple ingredients and found this mixture not only makes a great a hot toddy, but it also gives plain iced tea, hot tea or cocktails a boost. I call it my Serious Sitrus Mix.
With the weather getting quite warm, I’m already using...
God’s Vortex
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I still get the daily newspaper. It’s a mix of news topics: good, bad, indifferent, helpful, etc. All of these articles reflect the times we live in and what’s going on around our world.
It’s a beautiful spring morning. After I read my morning paper, I took my coffee...
The Art of Thankfulness
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With the world spinning at warp speed, sometimes we lose sight of things that are and should be “basic.” Being thankful is one of them. Here are a few examples of things that are easy to overlook and be thankful for.
This morning the sun was shining and the buds on...
EZ Black Bean Dip
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Here’s a fast and easy black bean dip perfect for informal gatherings, as a snack or for Game Day:
(1) 15.2 oz. Can of black beans – thoroughly drained and rinsed
1/4 cup of Light Sour Cream
1/3 cup of red salsa (plus an extra 1/3 or 1/2 cup for topping)
1/3 to ½ cup...
Oldies: Songs of Romance & Love
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Valentine’s Day is blowing in faster than our Northeast windchill. So treat yourself to some festive holiday chocolates and other Valentine goodies as you take a stroll to the intersection of Memory Lane and Love Song Street from decades gone by. Some are Happy...