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Monthly Archives: December 2022
National Champagne Day
Once upon a time it was decreed that to be called “champagne” a sparkling white wine had to come from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France. Everything else was simply sparkling wine. Really? Well, that was before the … Continue reading
Dec 30th = National Bacon Day!
No shockeroo here… I like bacon. It’s tough to think of foods that are not improved by the smoky, salty, sinful sensuousness of freshly fried bacon! Instead of a recipe for this special day, I thought a technique might be … Continue reading
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Encourage Hope to Blossom
“Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.” — Samuel Johnson (1709 – 1784) English writer May 2023 be all that you hope and need it to be. (Photo by Gabriel Lamza)
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National Pledge of Allegiance Day
On January 14, 1969, comedian Red Skelton shifted gears on his popular TV show. He recited the Pledge of Allegiance and added the meaning of words and phrases as he did so. His presentation warmed the hearts of millions of … Continue reading
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Resolution Time
More plotting, planning, and well-intentioned promises are made at the end of December than during any other time of the year. And the number one New Year’s Resolution comes as no surprise. Diet. Yup. We vow to lose weight, get … Continue reading
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This Is National Thank You Note Day!
I take this occasion to say thank you to YOU! All my dear friends, family, and ohana (friends that have become family) mean more to me than all the riches on earth. I do not say it often enough, but … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas!
A couple of days before Christmas, Sir Ronald and I went to a lovely holiday event at the historic Lake Lure Inn in Lake Lure, North Carolina. The 1927 setting proved … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas Eve!
We did a whimsical Christmas tree this year… filled with child-like fun and fantasy. Even my very first ornament from back in the 1950s is here. The little bird no longer has a tail, but it flies in the … Continue reading
Celebrate National Pfeffernusse Day
This day celebrates a fluffy German spice cookie that’s filled with ground nuts and spices and then covered in confectioners’ sugar. The word “pfeffernusse” translates as “pepper nut.” One belief holds that this day started as part of the feast … Continue reading
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Blessings to All
“Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings.” – Publilius Syrus (85-43 BC) Latin writer (Photo by Sabine van Erp) May your life and home be filled with many such blessings this holiday season and throughout the … Continue reading
National French Fried Shrimp Day
I love shrimp… chilled with cocktail sauce, stir-fried with veggies, baked and stuffed with crabmeat and buttery Ritz cracker crumbles, grilled with anything, and fried in a variety of manners… including coconut shrimp. I recall enjoying some big round fried … Continue reading
National Sangria Day
We often think of red when we think of sangria, perhaps, especially at Christmas. And yet, my favorite sangrias, even when visiting Barcelona itself, are the white ones. So, today, in celebration of National Sangria Day, I share with … Continue reading
Woo-Hoo!!!
I just scored another great review for my Armenian heritage story! The holiday issue of the Oakland, California magazine “Affaire de Coeur” has a review that calls “Destiny of Determination” : “an incredible story of the faith and determination endured … Continue reading
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National Bake Cookies Day
For many years, baking delightfully decadent, colorful cookie assortments as holiday gifts was a treasured annual tradition. I especially loved the planning of each year’s recipes. Naturally, many delightful cookie options dance through my mind on National Bake Cookies Day. … Continue reading
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National Maple Syrup Day & Canadian Maple Syrup Day
Maple syrup has been favored in North America for hundreds of years. It’s widely produced in Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Up until the 1930s, the United States led in maple syrup production. Canada leads … Continue reading
National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day
So, you like chocolate! Perhaps you have a particular preference for dark chocolate, semi-sweet, milk, or even white (which contains no chocolate at all). There is something decidedly decadent about dipping a bit of something into chocolate before letting it … Continue reading
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Bill of Rights Day
This day celebrates the ratification of the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The Bill of Rights was introduced by James Madison, who later became the 4th President of the United States. In recognizing this day, in 2021 President … Continue reading
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National Bouillabaisse Day
Bouillabaisse is a hearty seafood stew that harkens back to ancient Greece, where Marseille was founded in 600 BC. To be authentic, the classic French soup must include Provence, France’s indigenous red scorpion fish. However, in the United … Continue reading
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National Cocoa Day
There are moments in life when nothing is quite as satisfying nor comforting as a toasty warm cup of cocoa. Straight up? Served with large or mini marshmallows? Topped with the decadence of whipped cream? Pick your style, and then … Continue reading
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National Gingerbread Decorating Day
Perhaps you enjoy making, seeing, or eating decorated gingerbread houses or cookies. Dad and Mom taught my sister and me to love decorating (and eating) spicy, chewy gingerbread cookies, both large and small. Before he … Continue reading
Visiting Mom
Just returning home from a delightful, though brief 1-week visit with Mom. She is one dynamic person and classy lady. Never mind that she is active and healthy and vibrant at 92½ years young! As “President of my fan club,” … Continue reading
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The Hall Sisters
Do you know of a musical quartet known as The Hall Sisters from Garner, North Carolina? These extremely talented sisters have played everywhere from the Grand Old Opry to Carnegie Hall. Mom and I had the pleasure of watching them … Continue reading
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Trust Yourself
Dare to be you, because you are “enough.” Easy to say, but it is not always easy to do. Trusting in ourselves can be quite a challenge. A dear girlfriend, Janice Gilbert, gave me a bracelet of hers… a bracelet … Continue reading
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Exciting News!
I have learned that my latest book, “Destiny of Determination: Faith & Family” has just been recognized with a lovely honor! The Literary Titan Award recognizes authors for “expertly delivering complex and thought-provoking concepts, vivid scenarios and characters, and original … Continue reading
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
“May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free.” — Sgt. Major Bill Paxton U.S. Marine Corps, retired On this day we honor all who lost their lives on December 7, 1941, in the bombing of Pearl … Continue reading
Happiness Cannot Be Bought
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” — Dalai Lama To me, these are great words at any time of year. Their meaning grows at this time of year, however, because money will not … Continue reading
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Enjoy!
Life does not always seem fair… not even close. And yet, who are we to judge what is fair? One minute we can feel as high as a kite, and the next we can get dashed deep into the ground. … Continue reading
So Smart!
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” — Alvin Toffler (1928 – 2016) American writer, futurist, and businessman (Image by Brett Jordan)
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Memorable Moments, Silly Sidebars, and Terrific Takeaways
Although Paradise is powerful, we could not stay forever, utterly absorbed in our visit there… although it is tempting. We so enjoyed our trip to the Hawaiian Islands and our visit with my sister Deborah in Kaua’i. … Continue reading
Cheery-Oh!
“The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.” — Mark Twain; pen name for Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) American writer, humorist, and entrepreneur
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Na’Aina Kai Sculpture Park
I find it fitting that bronze sculptures of founders Ed and Joyce Doty now grace the Na’Aina Kai Botanical Gardens and Sculpture Park in an area where she often sketched out her ideas, as her husband would sit with her … Continue reading