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Marinated Carrots
I have a collection of recipes from friends & family that go back many years. I love the handwritten ones because it is a way to connect & enjoy memories about the person thru their writing. I also document the…
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Cummer Museum
The Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens is the largest fine arts museum in Northeast Florida. The Cummer was established in 1958, when art collector, garden enthusiast, & civic leader Ninah Cummer bequeathed her art collection & riverfront home to…
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Life is Like a Camera
Many times, I didn’t get what I “thought” I wanted. When this happened, it would set me back; I would start to question my self-worth, & compare my contributions to others. I would self analyze & try to determine where…
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Chocolate Gravy & Biscuits
I grew up on chocolate gravy & homemade biscuits. I’ve asked friends & workmates if they ever had chocolate gravy over a hot biscuit & they look at me like I’m crazy. Apparently, chocolate gravy was a “regional” breakfast staple.…
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Ugly Ma
I wish I had known more about my great-grandmother. When you’re a little kid, you aren’t aware of why later in life, it becomes important to have known the source of your roots. My only memory of my maternal great-grandmother…
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iPad Friend
Have you ever felt you had a friendship with someone you never met? You knew about their lives, family, children & grandchildren, gardens, pets & celebrations. Our electronic capability has given us the ability to “know” people all over the…