My Daily Travels

I never have a shortage of lemons on hand. I use them regularly in recipes and drinks, and our favorite way to incorporate them into food is through lemon spaghetti. My go-to recipe is simple and delicious, although it only calls for basil, I add a variety of Italian herbs, minced garlic, and red... Sign in to see full entry.

Earlier today, I was completely taken aback when I walked into my local Walmart to buy bird food, coffee, peanuts, lunch essentials, and some cleaning supplies. Just a few days ago, Walmart was elbow to elbow with shoppers, but today, many shelves were empty and there were very few customers. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Last night, on our way home from enjoying Christmas Eve dinner with our family, we stopped to get a photo of this beautiful Nativity scene in front of the Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church. As we walked closer to the display, John and I were in disbelief that someone would actually steal the... Sign in to see full entry.

We are traveling 12 miles to our oldest daughter's house this afternoon to gather for a Christmas Eve taco bar and gift exchange. It has been an eventful morning for John and me, as we opened a few gifts while listening to Christmas music. I am feeling thankful today for the 40-degree temperature on... Sign in to see full entry.

Ordinarily, I embrace the cold like a trooper, but this morning, the outdoor thermometer read 6 degrees, and I could feel every bit of it down to my bones while I was outside filling the feeders. So, I will wait a few hours for it to warm up before heading to the store to buy the remaining... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm sure this guy has a nest nearby and is on guard above the river, watching for fish or whatever other prey his eagle-eye spots to catch and bring back to the nest for dinner. I feel fortunate that these guys call our area home. They are such beautiful birds. 🦅 Sign in to see full entry.

The sun is shining brightly through my windows on this first day of winter, but it is deceptive. Peeking through the kitchen window at the brightly colored hummingbird that houses my outdoor thermometer, I can see it reads just above 20 degrees, which is not ideal for outdoor activities. So, I am... Sign in to see full entry.

Every year at Christmastime, I make John his favorite peanut butter blossoms. Although I have a pretty full schedule today, the cookies will be made by dinner time. My laundry pile has gotten the better of me this week, but I am nearly finished with it. I just have to make the bed, and then I can... Sign in to see full entry.

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It's chilly, so I am making a warm retro dinner that is an old-time favorite. John and I both love patty melts. I mean, what's not to love about a seasoned burger, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a tangy sauce served on grilled sourdough, Texas toast, or rye bread. The patty melt has been a... Sign in to see full entry.