This post started with a little something called a craving. For Oreos. My sister was talking about eating Oreos one day, and the seed was planted. I wanted some. I went to the grocery store, and lo and behold, there was a little coupon offering a $1.50 off a package of Oreos with the purchase of a 1/2 gallon of milk. I needed milk. It was even on my list. So, I strolled over to the cookie ...
Getting ready?
Are you getting ready for the winter weather that's on the way? Everyone at Wal-Mart yesterday was. People were leaving with kerosene, heaters, water, lamp oil...some stuff I didn't even know our Wal-Mart sold. We've been watching the weather, too, looking at the news, glancing at the skies...waiting. It reminds me of other times like this...when everyone is talking about what's coming and ...
Cherry’s Mandarin and Spinach Salad
I think I've mentioned this salad before, but I wanted to be sure I shared it with you. It's delicious and really quite simple to make. It's one of my favorites for two reasons: 1. It's so good. 2. The recipe came from a mentor and friend I love...I think of her every time I make this dish. Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced almonds 3 tbsp. sugar 1 bunch spinach 1 cup chopped celery 2 ...
What are little boys made of?
What are little boys made of made of? What are little boys made of? Snips & snails & puppy dogs tails...That's what little boys are made of. Little boys are so different from little girls. Don't say "Duh." Think about it. I have been. I grew up around girls. Lots of them. Boys were a little strange and foreign to me. They were rough. They were loud. And, ...