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Computer File Mayhem

I thought about this mayhem this morning when I was organizing some files on my computer. Did you ever spend countless minutes looking for a file you need on your computer? You always promise that next time you will organize them in folders if you could please just find this one file. And they sayContinue reading “Computer File Mayhem”

January 1

It’s the first day of a new year. Most of us feel as if this is a new beginning. Let’s try to keep this thought going past the first few weeks of January. I am going to write a list of my wishes and goals for the new year. If written down, I almost feelContinue reading “January 1”

Intentions

Today I thought of the word “intentions” to replace the often misused word “resolutions”. I know that as we approach the end of the year, any year, we all reflect back on the year that is ending and think of all the ways to make our lives better. Some of us will continue with theContinue reading “Intentions”

Christmas Joy

After the last bite of pumpkin pie is scraped off your plate, you begin the journey to have a perfect Christmas. The commercials and music have already started but you choose to wait until then to even deal with the ups and downs of the Christmas season. As the reminders continue around you, you mapContinue reading “Christmas Joy”

Our Music Generation

Over the past few years we have lost many musical icons and stars that we grew up with in the 1960s and 1970s. Their deaths make us reflect on our memories and our own mortality as well as we feel them leaving us younger and younger. About a year ago we lost GlenContinue reading “Our Music Generation”

Being Thankful

Every year at Thanksgiving time people run around to get all the right ingredients for the perfect meal. Let’s take a step back and think about the real meaning of this holiday. The first Thanksgiving is a celebration of new found friendship between the Native Americans and the Pilgrims —a celebration of their harvest andContinue reading “Being Thankful”

Bring Your “Best Friend” to the Dog Park

One moment of your time, just a few minutes out of your day can make your dog “smile” all week or at least cuddle up and sleep while you go out into the world. Remember they only have you to wait for while you have the whole world. Dogs socializing with other dogs and theirContinue reading “Bring Your “Best Friend” to the Dog Park”

The Stuffed Pepper

A meal should be colorful and look appealing. What we love about peppers is the different colors and unique flavorthey come in. You don’t have to stick to the ordinary green pepper. Tempt your guests with an array of colors and meaty fragrance. You need: 4 large peppers in assorted colors, 1 cup brown rice,Continue reading “The Stuffed Pepper”

Keeping the Butter in Butternut Squash

Keeping the Butter in Butternut Squash By Elaine Gallagher When preparing for our Thanksgiving celebration I always try to include one or two new recipes. Over the past few years I have included Butternut Squash as a side for those people in my family who love butternut squash and who also do not like sweetContinue reading “Keeping the Butter in Butternut Squash”

Halloween Eve

The Halloween lights are scattered over the door. In the window is a glaring Beware sign accompanied by a scary looking jack-o-lantern. The trick or treat bowls are overflowing and ready. The witches hat cookies are ready for school. The goody bags are packed by the door. School Halloween is about to begin. BewareContinue reading “Halloween Eve”