• Holidays

    Mardi Gras Celebration

    In celebration of Mardi Gras, I decided to make a Low Country Boil.  If you haven’t made it or ordered this dish at a restaurant, it’s a one-pot recipe consisting of potatoes, corn, sausage (like kielbasa) & shrimp, all flavored…

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    Post-Holiday Inventory

    The new year gives me an incentive to take inventory of “stuff” & make the decision to eliminate things I’m not using. I know that taking care of the physical stuff also frees up my mental clutter. I’m not a…

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    Closing Out 2022!

    Another end of year in Dahlonega, Georgia. The square goes all out with twinkling lights & carriage rides & you can find any pleasure to suit your palette or gift giving. I have my favorite stores but really they’re all…

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    New Year’s Eve Dinner

    I enjoy having family or friends over & it doesn’t take a lot to make a lovely table scape. A simple meal can take on a different look when served with your better pieces. I’m in between Christmas & New…

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    Merry Heavenly Christmas

    I believe that we are provided messages from our loved ones no longer with us if there existed a loving relationship. My mother enjoyed Christmas and all the baking, decorating and gift wrapping that went with it. A doll would…

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    Thanksgiving 2022

    The holidays are about family; even if your family cannot be with you, you can incorporate something about them into your celebration. Reaching out via telephone is one way to bridge the geographic gap and close each call with an…