The Good Old Days, Wanderlust & Happy Thoughts

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Sunday, September 8, 2024

"Movin' On Up!"

From high school dropout to Air Force veteran to Philadelphia postal worker, actor Sherman Hemsley moved to New York, worked all day, and studied acting at night, earning him a part of Gitlow in the Broadway musical Purlie. Later, a call from Norman Lear changed the trajectory of Sherman's life and... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 7, 2024

This is One Stylish Granny Scooting Through the City Like a Boss

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Thursday, September 5, 2024

One of My Favorite Foods is Celebrated Nationally Today

Although I prefer my soft-crust pie to be topped with mushrooms, I never turn down a slice of cheese pizza, and today is the perfect day to hold the toppings because it is "National Cheese Pizza Day!" I plan to enjoy my cheese pizza downtown on Plum Street this evening while listening to some... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 2, 2024

A Labor Day Romance and Some Peach Pie

All work and no play is no fun on Labor Day, so I looked up movies that go with the theme of labor. My first labor-themed movie favorite is Norma Ray, starring Sally Fields and Beau Bridges, but I wanted something that I hadn't watched a hundred times before, so I located the 2013 romance and drama... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, August 26, 2024

It is My Preferred Way of Cooking Whenever Possible with No Health Concerns

I have a nice collection of cast iron skillets in varied sizes. A few of them have baked enamel which makes for easy cleanup. My favorite baked enamel go-to is my braiser. It works perfectly for a dinner for two. I bring out my bigger pot when making soups and stews. I have been told by a few people... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 23, 2024

Hey Good Looking, Whatcha Got Cooking?

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Monday, August 19, 2024

A Sweet Duo Quietly Consoling Each Other During Their Time of Mourning

The lighter penguin is an elderly female whose partner died this year. The darker one is a younger male who lost his partner two years ago. Biologists have followed them as they meet every night to comfort each other. They stand for hours together watching the lights. Photographer Tobias... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

What is the Oldest Family Recipe You Remember Eating?

My mom was good at making a "skillet surprise back in the mid-70s." She would throw multiple items in her Corningware electric skillet after a long day at work that ended with amazing results of an edible dinner. The one that sticks out is her ground beef stroganoff served on buttery egg noodles. If... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

I Love This Old Go-To Recipe Once the Weather Turns Chilly

My mother worked full-time at Sears & Roebuck as a manager for as long as I can remember. During the week, dinner was left up to me, and since I had two years of Home Economics under my belt, it wasn't much of a challenge even though she and stepdad #3 more than likely got tired of chocolate chip... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 10, 2024

One Oregon Tree Farmer Has Fun with the Trees on His Land Every Autumn

Lumber company owner David Hampton planted larch pines in a Douglas fir forest between Grand Ronde and Willamina in Oregon in the shape of a giant, 300-foot smiley face. Every autumn the larch pines turn orange and the smiley face stands out. This giant smiley face of trees greets drivers in Polk... Sign in to see full entry.

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