The “firsts”

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There is nothing as wonderful as the first sip of something wonderful. I have written before of that sweet spot in the morning after exercise is complete and a steaming coffee is in my hand. The first taste is the … Continue reading

Girlfriends’ week — Craziness lurks

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This is “girlfriend week.” I am doing several events with my girlfriends – dinners and concerts. No men tagging along. It will be fun and a chance to blow off steam. Dinner with women is different from dinner with men. Starting … Continue reading

The ups and downs of restaurant dining

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The beloved husband and I eat in most days but we do enjoy an occasional evening dinner at a restaurant especially with friends. We did one of those recently with an old college buddy of my husband. We usually get … Continue reading

Mom was right again!

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Last week I made a chocolate layer cake for some friends who were coming over for dinner. It was a cake I had made many times before. Actually the cake wasn’t the showstopper; it was the mocha cream icing. Any … Continue reading