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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
Happy 4th to you!
What is-- love. ? Seriously. Everyone, everybody, has their idea of it-- throwing in different facets of the very word. Maybe, just maybe, it's not one description. Perhaps, perhaps, it's what one … Continue Reading
Human to Human
Human to human, I'm your equal.Human to human, I was created with value.Human to human, I was loved and planned by parents who wanted me born of them.Human to human, I am worth loving, knowing, appreciating.Human to … Continue Reading
SITK Dress Shop/1-VILLAGER Blazer
This is not just a piece of clothing. For, one, it's vintage. But not just any vintage to me. I have my heart strings around this blazer! This is why--I had this one so many years ago. A size 4P, like the … Continue Reading
The Rory Way
I'm prone to do a lot of binge watching. Yeah, shhh, I miss the Gilmore Girls (lol)--gotta admit that I miss that show!--current series needed. But would new shows of the Gilmore Girls be just as good as all … Continue Reading
Question/s to Answer
"What is going on?"Again, loud & "clear"--I want to hear Dr. Fauci speak. I believe THE DOC.Who CARES what country has had the most tests!--We just want THE VACCINE. Children have always been "the spreader of … Continue Reading
Peace & Justice Memorial Garden in Montgomery
Information to the website, Peace & Justice Memorial Garden in Montgomery listed here- … Continue Reading
Corona Ham Bake
When little boys were raised to grow into immature guys (into old age), not ever into real men. When teenage boys were taught, long before their teens, to mistreat women. When they were shown by the jerks and/or a … Continue Reading
Great Northern White Bean Pie w/Cornmeal Crust
Surprisingly, this is a wonderful pie. You'll want to hush your mouth just so you can eat more than one slice of this outlandish pie! And, by all means, "lettuce" (let us) put some whipped cream on the very top! … Continue Reading
Live & Let Live [30]
Be a person for all people. Truly be humanitarian, not out for oneself.When someone tells you that they're too busy to confirm anything, it says that they don't attach value to you. Dust yourself off.There's a way … Continue Reading
Turning the Other Cheek
Turning the other cheek... Sometimes hard to do. We have our own set of opinions, rights, and yeah--feelings--"We the People". Do you have COVID-19?-- The year, 2019; not the number of COVID. Seriously … Continue Reading
Dirty Politics
We're not in this altogether. We're on separate sides. We don't like each other. In fact, we hate each other. The difference between sides: people who pretend/are misled by a vain leader v. the people who … Continue Reading
Societal Bananas
The Pandemic is changing people. No question about it. Actually, they/we/ALL OF US were always a particular way, either side of the peel. Issues of the Pandemic, politically/other topics surrounding it, bring … Continue Reading
Apple-Fig Haroset
This would be good for a Crisp dessert--a crumble with the combination of oats. Brown sugar, a must, I do believe! But this is a Passover dish; now Good Friday!... Leftovers I have, if any, will be baked … Continue Reading
Recipe for Healing a Nation
Pandemic Potatoes
Funeral potatoes originated, the term, out of potato casseroles baked for post funeral gatherings; but also for holidays, of course-- "Christmas potatoes". And for those gushy weddings in June; "potatoes for a June … Continue Reading
The Lovely Magnolia Leaf
The Lovely Magnolia Leaf, by Susan C. Kussman Miller I happened to find the lovely magnolia leaf that my Grandson "Little Drew" had presented to me, and I was so proud of that leaf! In fact, I was most … Continue Reading
Learn & Live [23]
This virus is really bringing out the truths in people--separating the money-hungry, selfishness of certain individuals--from the good, decent people who are the genuine providers and caregivers to their families … Continue Reading
Live & Let Live [29]
This picture was taken so long ago. My father had cancer. But, at that time, he did not tell me. Not even through a long distance phone call. I finally knew, was told, in his last four years or so. I lived far … Continue Reading
Live & Let Live [28]
We journal our lives in various ways.We're family-- different kinds of people that make up our Country, this great Nation that is still lacking. Unbelievably lacking.One brotherhood, friends or foes. Friend or … Continue Reading
Baptist Deviled Eggs
I finally have a burst of energy after being in a sucker-match with the virus for approximately 2 1/2 weeks if not longer. But I didn't know I had it; thought it was a spring allergy/spring cold. It intensified. … Continue Reading
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