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He’s Still My Dad
He was the only dad I ever had. He was funny, our clown at home when he wanted to make us laugh (and smile). He was timeless, always on … Continue Reading
Fire Roasted Serrano Egg Potato Hash
Rose-Colored Glasses [35]
Butterfly quotes Grace Vanderwaal, Beautiful Thing Ceramic Mushroom Art Mid-century ashtrays Nostalgic experience Growing a successful flower garden Cooking … Continue Reading
Mexican Spoon Cornbread & Chicken Gizzards
Hot pad purchased from RustyLanternVintage Vtg egg cup from Sell4college nails from beautifynails Modelled crochet apron purchased from RustyLanternVintage good … Continue Reading
A Good Mother
Some of the things that make a good mother a good mother-- She's unconditionally loving to her kids; she chooses to be even when things aren't going well.She puts aside her pride; she doesn't allow herself to be … Continue Reading
Rampage Blues
I love old things, don't you? Especially when they still have their good lines, those neat qualities about them--like this vintage denim Rampage coat jacket--a ranch work coat, or feed-the-chickens jacket when it's … Continue Reading
Going Forward
Going forward, "flying high"--blurred vision or not.Everybody gets a grade--"In America, we never, ever, ever stay down". Thank God for ambition and grit.No cookie is the same. What's the real concern, how do we … Continue Reading
Earth Day Observance 2021
Earth Day 2021 Take Action- … Continue Reading
Petty Truths
A reminder: there'll always be somebody who will despise or literally hate you, no matter what--no matter what good you do/have done, no matter how sincerely kind you've been and are. They're hell-bent on … Continue Reading
These Feet
These feet are mine. They don't have to "march up" or walk to the beat of anybody's drum but to their own, and to me. I am every part of myself, internally and externally. I am connected to … Continue Reading
Cottage Hill Still Life & Preservation
Peace & Justice Garden
Goodbye to you…
You ostracized me for years (and my children; my family); discrimination of another kind-- goodbye to you... You were oftentimes hateful, striking your words like a match; or just a snooty bitch-- goodbye … Continue Reading
Red Hot Cherry Sponge Cake Part 2
Red Hot Cherry Sponge Cake Part 1
Q-Trumplican Debacle
I am so glad, glad, that Trump is gone. Gone! ...but, wait!--He's still lurking, still around poking with his tiny fingers, stirring the shit that he caused himself--not just the aggravated and assaulting … Continue Reading
Apologies from Heaven
"I'm sorry that I left you. That I took off and forsook you. I'm sorry that I chose to misunderstand you. I'm sorry for being a butte when it mattered the most not to be. I'm sorry that I never went back … Continue Reading
Thoughts & Reflections/Past & Present
This is a black Christmas tree from the prior Christmas, 2019--I just put everything on it this time in a humbug kind of way when I decorated it, this now, last year of 2020. Unless you're standing up close to … Continue Reading
“Patriots” vs. True Patriots
I don't think there are any shocks or surprises left. Could there be? What a way to start the new year. But, here we are. Long ago when it was blindly beginning--maybe nobody or not enough people noticed it. … Continue Reading
Banana Black Walnut Bread
Mash Velvet Sugar Cookies
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2020 Pandemic Thanksgiving Apple Pie
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It Is Well
Beer-Olive Oil Salted Brownies
It's a good day to bake brownies, and decorate for Fall. Since time is of the very essence, with all things in all seasons, I'm hurriedly but happily up-doing a box mix to remedy a sweet-fix. And I'm still … Continue Reading
Layering Garments
Everything we do in life takes on so many meanings. It doesn't matter what it is, what category it entails, and just who it involves. We learn and live, hopefully. Hopefully we do. Hopefully we learn. The … Continue Reading
Rose-Colored Glasses [34]
There's nothing better than a good home-cooked meal. But when you're in a hurry, no time to spare, try these Texas tamales--with your favorite blend of hotsauce or taco sauce, to be precise. They taste … Continue Reading
Porch Beer-Battered Pork Chops
It IS a nice day in the neighborhood. We are pushing our way out of summer, already. Fall is right around the bend. When you think about it, one could never have enough butterflies... Let's beer some … Continue Reading
Rose-Colored Glasses [33]
It's a Rose-Colored Glasses beautiful kind of summer when you have flowers! In my neighborhood, there's a book drop-off/pick-up post on the side of a street. I've got to drop off some books for the ones I've … Continue Reading
Porch Cooking InnovAsian Mongolian-Style Chicken
When you're in a hurry, and work is busy-busy-busy, this "instant" food-fix comes in handy; plus, it tastes homemade--instant but delicious. InnovAsian Crispy Mongolian-Style Chicken is an excellent brand of … Continue Reading
Live & Let Live [31]
Stand up for yourself, for your voice, for your human right to be alive--but do it wisely and respectfully to others as well as for yourself.Be respectful to all people, even if/when they are not--simply just walk … Continue Reading
What Makes a Woman BEautiful
She's a true giver from her heart. Every single thing that she attributes to give to others, it came, first, from her heart; she follows through--she's a great provider--eventually/always.No matter any difficulty, … Continue Reading
Some Things I Learned “From This Pandemic Forward”–
How to seriously make very good, wise use of my time-Not get caught up in politics, in hate sides, and in the Black Lives Matter Movement. For my own peace of mind and daily tranquility, I've let it all go.How to … Continue Reading
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