There are days I believe God is trying to break me, but then I wonder if perhaps He is up to something else. There have been many times in life that I have felt this, wave after wave of barely survivable situations hitting me, but never more than what’s happening now. Mom moved in. …
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I have made this easy meatloaf recipe over the years, and it always puts a smile on everyone's face when they take a bite. Enjoy! Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 60 mins Total Time: 1 hr. 20 mins Serves: 4-5 people RECIPE Meatloaf 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 slice bread (broken or chopped up)1 egg1 small …
It was 1971 when I sat in my bedroom and pondered what I could make with some extra dark green velvet fabric. The material was left over from a prom dress I made. I had enough material for hot pants, proudly wore the hottest style to Junior High School. There was a school-wide assembly that …
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If you are like me, you may cringe at what someone says. One of the things I cringe at are what people say when someone dies. I often wonder if they realize what they are saying. “They are In a Better Place” As an example, the mother of someone I know recently passed away and …
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Many years ago, I was a Technology Consultant and Trainer at a government agency, collaborating with their IT Department on a software rollout. Just making friendly conversation, I asked one of the technicians, “What are you doing for Easter?” He quickly replied, “Nothing. Should I be?” I was stunned and my face must have shown …
These Classic Sloppy Joes are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be served as a sandwich or used as a topping on a baked potato or sweet potato. Easy to make, great for large groups plus its delicious! Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef1/2 medium onion chopped1/2 cup celery finely chopped1 Tablespoon lemon …
The pain in my knee grew worse by the week, and soon I could not walk without discomfort. I hobbled along delicately trying to avoid the aching pain. I know I have a meniscus tear in my right knee; I’ve had one in the other knee three years ago. When you visit the doctor, they …
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Recently we had quite a bit of snow and ice in our state, which is unusual for the south. When power was restored and a road opened up, we headed to the store. Many items were gone, completely barren from the shelves The bread was wiped out. That’s when I said to myself, “surely I …
My father-in-law always loved Key Lime pie. Unfortunately, in New Hampshire where they lived it was hard to find Key Lime juice. So, every Christmas we sent my mother-in-law several “Nellie & Joe’s Famous Key Lime Juice” bottles so she could make some delicious pies. You can now find the juice everywhere, grocery stores and even …
I have not seen the Mandalorian, the Star Wars franchise series that begins five years after the events of Return of the Jedi. Unfortunately, we don’t have a smart TV or Disney+. By now we’ve all heard about actress Gina Carano, a Mandalorian co-star, was fired by Lucasfilm for her tweet referencing the Holocaust, calling …
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