• Weekly Menu 9-8-2025

    As summer winds down and the temperatures start to cool, I’m excited for seasonal veggies to make a comeback!  And while, toward the end of the week, you’ll see favorite foods like butternut squash and apples, most of the meals will be centered around end-of-the-year summer seasonal veggies, such as zucchini, tomatoes, and basil. Some…

  • Weekly Menu 9-1-2025

    Happy Labor Day Weekend! I’m a bit late in posting today, but for good reason. I opted to start my fall decorating yesterday instead of working on the blog post. Yikes! I’ve grown tired of my summery-deco, and with a rainy day, dark, and overcast, it put me in the mood to pull out fall…

  • World War II 80th Anniversary

    The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II falls on September 2, 2025, which marks 80 years since the unconditional surrender of Japan and the final cessation of global hostilities in 1945. Events commemorating this milestone will occur throughout the year. In addition, specific events planned to honor veterans are taking place in…

  • Weekly Menu 8-26-2025

    Last week was a fun four-day filled mini-vacation, or maybe I should say, getaway.  We enjoyed camping again, surrounded by trees and forest, and enjoyed meals where the fresh air sparked appetites while the aroma of grilled meats made our stomachs growl in anticipation!  Over the weekend, we decided on pancakes for breakfast.  In a…

  • Weekly Menu 8-18-2025

    This week, it’s about camping!   No, I’m not talking about tent camping and open fires with coffee percolating in a tin coffee pot —this is not the type of camping I’m referring to.  It’s more like glamping, but hey, we’re getting up in age, so a nice, soft bed, a propane-fueled stove with an oven,…

  • Family Visit August 2025

    We met Cheryl and her son, Matthew, last Thursday, August 7th, at the Charlotte airport.  Cheryl is our sister-in-law, married to Rick, Ron’s brother, who passed away. We came straight back to our house so everyone could settle in and relax.  In our recent upgrades, we worked to complete our back patio so we could…