Like most writers, I've loved to write since I was a child. When I took a creative writing class in high school, I had an outlet for the ideas crammed in my head. Then as an undergrad, a writing … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
White Sour Cream Cake
This is my go-to white cake recipe for making a decorated cake or cupcakes. This cake works especially well if you need to stack several layers. It's a dense cake and holds together well. I used this … [Read more...]
Make Me Invisible
My daughter asked what I intended to wear to an event I was hostessing. It was going to be a large group, and I had many details to attend to concerning food, tables, and decor. She was considering … [Read more...]
What Makes You Grouchy?
My sister makes the best cakes. She doesn't do them professionally, but she could. She makes them for family birthdays and other occasions. These grouch cupcakes are adorable, and she makes sure all … [Read more...]
5 Things That Make Me Grouchy
I'm sure no one wants to see my grouchy face. I try to ward off the grouchies by keeping a positive attitude, but it doesn't always work.I know I should keep quiet if I have nothing nice to say. I … [Read more...]
Holy Jackhammer
If you've ever been involved in new home construction or home remodeling, you know how nerve-racking either can be. After living in the same house for 24 years, we decided to build a house from the … [Read more...]
If You’re a Bibliophile, Admit It
Some people think it's weird. I think it's perfectly normal to be reading more than one book at a time. If it makes sense to have students study seven different subjects during the school day, then it … [Read more...]
A Planner by Another Name
Ever since the beginning of the new year my journal has been staring at me from across the room. I think it has been questioning my loyalty. That's because my eye has been wandering. Yes, I've been … [Read more...]
Cucumber Cream Cheese Appetizers
I'm a fan of appetizers, and I sometimes enjoy them as much as an entire meal. I can only describe these cucumber appetizers as tiny bites of freshness. The colors are eye-catching, and they remind me … [Read more...]
Baked Sliced Apples
One way to enjoy apple pie without indulging in all the calories is to substitute baked apple slices for the pie. A sprinkle of brown sugar adds a bit of sweetness, oats add texture and crunch, and … [Read more...]