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Fuhgeddaboudit!
Sometimes I get the urge to post something that will cause some folks to say, “Well, yeah! Of course!” And it will cause other folks to say, “No way! Fuhgeddaboudit!” (Best to pronounce that with a New York or North … Continue reading
Preparation
“Don’t tell me how rocky the sea is; just bring in the ship.” — Vince Lombardi (1913 – 1970) American football coach
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Celebrate National Bagel Day
Bagels are boiled for 30-60 seconds before they are baked to “set” the crust before they hit the oven. Boiling water gels the starch on the outside of the bread. The length of time they boil impacts the thickness of … Continue reading
Later in Life
Sharing thoughts from later in life… not that any of us fall into the Super Senior category! LOL. Some days a bit of perspective and a ton of humor are more needed than on others. A friend of ours, John … Continue reading
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Live with Hope!
“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” – Arabian Proverb
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Attitude Builds Ability!
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” — Lou Holtz (1937- ) American football coach
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Disappointment versus Hope
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 – 19680 American Baptist minister & civil rights activist
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National Oysters Rockefeller Day
This appetizer classic was first created to simply fill in for the snails that were highly heralded in New Orleans’ French Quarter in the late 1800s, at a time when a snail shortage was plaguing the restaurants. Jules Alciatore, son … Continue reading
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Celebrate a Little Stone Fruit
On National Apricot Day we celebrate the little stone fruit we call the apricot, which is also known as the Armenian plum. Apricots have long been hailed for medicinal purposes for everything from asthma to infertility. They are high in … Continue reading
National English Toffee Day
If you’re unfamiliar with English toffee, think of a Heath bar, which has an English toffee core. So, how many generations have enjoyed the sweet confection known as English toffee? Every generation since the early 19th century. There are subtle … Continue reading
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National Tempura Day
Our “food mood” is determined by more than just flavors. Texture also plays an important role. When light and crispy, but not greasy tug at your heartstrings, tempura is perfect! Japanese chefs spend many years perfecting their tempura technique, but … Continue reading
National Bean Day
The famous geneticist, Gregor Mendel used bean plants and pea plants to develop theories on genetics in plants. January 6 is recognized as National Bean Day in his honor, as this is the day he died in 1884. Legumes are … Continue reading
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Celebrate National Whipped Cream Day!
Serve it on a fave food, whip it into any sauce you like, or simply go ahead and indulge straight out of a can. No one is judging. “She has a laugh so hearty it knocks the whipped cream off … Continue reading
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National Spaghetti Day
I recall hearing as a child the ol’ commercial that Wednesday is “Prince Spaghetti Day.” I guess it’s appropriate that National Spaghetti Day falls on a Wednesday this year. So, do it up your way… and listen for “Mama’s” voice … Continue reading
Love!
“To love means loving the unlovable. To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable. Faith means believing the unbelievable. Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless.” — Gilbert K. Chesterton (1874 – 1936); English writer & philosopher
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Celebrations!
Here’s to hoping that you welcomed in the new year with hope in your heart and friends and/or family in your face! Yeah, Baby! Thanks to everyone who celebrated at the Green River Tavern! … Continue reading
Happy New Year 2023!
May your days be filled with good health, laugh-out-loud humor, and more happiness than harm.
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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