Category: Family

Chuckle

Yesterday’s Dennis The Menace cartoon gave me a chuckle. Not because it was particularly special in any way (it was typical Dennis), but because it reminded me of something that my niece once said to me. Brittany – my brother’s youngest – was, at… Continue Reading “Chuckle”

Lasagna and Pizzelles

Melissa posted on her blog that she wanted, but hasn’t found, “the” lasagna recipe, but is trying one that she found…….her post prompted me to post my Dad’s recipe for lasagna — he was about as red blooded Italian as you can get and… Continue Reading “Lasagna and Pizzelles”

Look what I found….

I was going through some files this evening and came across a newspaper clipping of an article I wrote quite some time ago.  I didn’t include the date in the cut out, but the hint written in the article makes me think it must… Continue Reading “Look what I found….”

Rosa Marina Salad

I don’t think I have ever been to an Italian wedding without finding Rosa Marina Salad on the table. It is always made lovingly by one or more of the Italian ladies in the family. I even attended a fully catered wedding once (rather… Continue Reading “Rosa Marina Salad”

Weekend Adventure – The Rest of the Story

So — it wasn’t all that bad — after I settled in from Day One and had a good night’s sleep, the weekend turned out really great!!! Friday — On Friday, Mom and I spent the day talking and enjoying each other’s company. We… Continue Reading “Weekend Adventure – The Rest of the Story”

Weekend Adventure – Day One

I am back home from a trip to see my Mom over Memorial Day Weekend. I flew up on Thursday and returned home this morning. It was a short visit, but an extremely enjoyable one! Here’s how my weekend adventure started out: Thursday —… Continue Reading “Weekend Adventure – Day One”

Mother’s Day Tribute

Mom is the one constant in my life! My father left us when my brother and I were very little and was a vague “visitor” in our lives for a few short years after that and then never to be seen again! But, Mom…..she… Continue Reading “Mother’s Day Tribute”

Saturday Morning Ramblings

I haven’t done a “just rambling” post in a while — plenty of specific topics took priority lately! So, here you go with everything that is on my mind this lovely Saturday morning: Tomorrow is Mother’s Day! So, I thought I would talk a… Continue Reading “Saturday Morning Ramblings”

Grandma

This is about my Grandma. Grandma passed away on April 3, 1995. Although she’s been gone from this earth for 13 years, she is as close to me as she ever was — right there in my heart and on my shoulder as one… Continue Reading “Grandma”

Sunday Morning – Happy is the word….

Happy is definitely the word of the day…….so far! First — Happy Easter!! Nothing says “Spring” quite like Easter! When I was a little girl, my Mom used to buy me a pretty new Easter outfit – complete with a pretty new dress, white… Continue Reading “Sunday Morning – Happy is the word….”