Category Archives: Random Ramblings

Christmas Trees & Giveaway!

As Christmas trees start appearing, I am reminded of the time my young adult Sunday School class took over Christmas decorating of our church sanctuary.  All those years ago, we didn’t have much money for expenses, so we were overjoyed … Continue reading

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Giveaway! Happy Birthday September; Win a DVD plus a Book!!

Welcome September! For me, this month has always meant the promise of cooler weather, the leaves changing colors, the start of football season, and birthdays—lots and lots of birthdays.  My Mom and grandfather both celebrated birthdays this month.   Besides family, … Continue reading

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GIVEAWAY! Win a Grown-up Coloring Book with Tote!!

Hit the Road! My parents loved to go on trips—day trips, car trips, road trips—all kinds of trips.  The Midwestern city I grew up in placed us just a few hours from lots of places that caught my parent’s eye.  … Continue reading

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Do You Hear Them Ringing….Wedding Bells?

“Mr. and Mrs.” “Happily, ever after…” “I do.  Me too!” “All because two people fell in love….” Love is in the air!  Or at least it is in my neck of the woods where Wedding Season is in full swing.  … Continue reading

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Happy Easter with Noodles and Beef!

Happy Easter Everyone!!  This is my Mom’s much requested noodles and beef recipe.  Everyone in the family loved it when she made this, especially her grandkids.  Mom would cook for days preparing all the home-made dishes she served for holiday … Continue reading

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Clara and Cooper came to my house this week….

            and did they ever make me smile! Physical therapy is plugging along, but it is difficult, and progress is slow along with painful. I was in dire need of a way to de-stress between sessions.  … Continue reading

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Thanks for the Memories, or Lack Thereof!

During my long absence, I appreciate every one of you staying with my blog.  In July, I was shocked when my dear friend of 40 plus years passed away unexpectedly.  She was 57.  That is my last clear memory, other … Continue reading

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Mom’s Zucchini Relish, Gluten-Free

6 large, Fresh Zucchinis, or enough to equal 6 cups, peel or leave the skin on, as desired. 4 large Onions, chopped 1 Large Sweet, Red Bell Pepper, cored and chopped 1 Large Sweet, Green Bell Pepper, cored and chopped … Continue reading

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Losing Mom

Last Saturday morning we buried my Mother.      Mom & Becky 1958 My Mom died suddenly and unexpectedly in our home a week ago this past Thursday (April 7th, 2016.)  Without warning, my dear Mother was plucked from our … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Pies and Thanksgiving Lines

        Pass the Pie? During this season of giving thanks, Thanksgiving that is, I recall the pumpkin pie incident of a few years ago that took place at our local warehouse club.  That year, for the first … Continue reading

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