It will rain in Alexandria and Washington, D.C. even if the forecast doesn't call for it so be prepared. It has happened two days in a row. A drum set can be made from pretty much anything. Kids love to beat on pots and pans. But adult men can make music out of empty gallon… Continue reading Rumor Has It Wednesday
Recipe Tuesday
We went to this really great European Cafe while in Old Town Alexandria called Bread and Chocolate. We had awesome hot chocolate and I had the best Chicken Pot Pie I think I've ever tasted. My son tried a Turkey Cordon Blue Panini. My friend had a Panini also and then we shared Chocolate Fondue… Continue reading Recipe Tuesday
Guest Author Monday
I'd like to welcome our guest author -- Mary Manners Marathons, Manuscripts and Mothers What do the three M’s…Marathons, Manuscripts and Mothers have in common? Well, as a former marathon runner, I’m convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that the countless hours of running and training during my marathon days prepared me for the… Continue reading Guest Author Monday
Sunday Sundaes
I woke this morning in the luxurious and historic Willard Hotel in Washington, DC. We arrived after 11:30 last night and our standard room got upgraded to a Junior Suite because they didn't have anymore left. Let me tell you it was NICE with a captial N. I had seen it on the internet, but… Continue reading Sunday Sundaes
Play Date Saturday
Sometimes it is nice to just be going down the highway of life, listening to a book on CD and laughing your heart out. That is what I did for most of the day. I listened to a Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum book and laughed the hundreds of miles I traveled to our Nations capital.… Continue reading Play Date Saturday
Random Thoughts Friday
SPRING BREAK March 22-29, 2013
What Are You Reading Thursday?
I hope all my readers have grabbed a copy of Because of Rebecca and are reading that this week. If you haven't there is still time. Rebecca Davis promises to raise her dying sister's newborn son as her own. She also agrees to help a female slave reach freedom. It's the right thing to do,… Continue reading What Are You Reading Thursday?
Rumor Has It Wednesday
Because of Rebecca is free this week. It is rising up the bestselling free kindle book lists. Have you got your copy yet? It is supposed to be the first day of spring, but it is too cold to be spring. We believe the groundhog got his prediction wrong.
Recipe Tuesday
I love coconut. I love coconut cakes, coconut cream pies, toasted coconut, coconut shrimp. Therefore as we draw closer to Easter, what better time to start thinking about desserts and dishes made with coconut? Coconut Cream Pie Ingredients: 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 eggs,… Continue reading Recipe Tuesday
Guest Author Monday
I'd like to welcome our guest author -- Marie Higgins “Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I love this quote! It’s so easy to become discouraged in our everyday life, and we are tempted to give up. We don’t even try. This… Continue reading Guest Author Monday
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