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Becoming America's Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

Decking the Halls

Good morning, Everyone. It’s a cold and blustery Sunday on the south shore of Long Island. Suddenly, the trees are bare, and I have to zip up my coat and wear closed shoes outside. The days got shorter. Like everyone else, we crave for the light. It’s time to deck the halls.   It is usually… Continue reading Decking the Halls

Grand Prompts, Weekend Coffee Share

November Re-Cap

Good morning, Everyone. It's a frosty December day here on the south shore of Long Island. Things are gearing up for the end of the year and holiday preparations. Hope your morning brew is hot. Pour your cup. Let's catch up. I am going to make it easy on myself and send you to my… Continue reading November Re-Cap

Food For Thought, Ramblings & Writing

Turkey on the Bar-B-Q #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge

#whatsonyourplateblogchallenge My talented blog friend, Donna at Retirement Reflections, has teamed up with Deb at Widow Badass to invite all of us to a monthly virtual dinner party. The goal is to spread meal inspirations and share dishes that we have recently enjoyed. Breakfast, lunch, appetizers, dinner, dining in, dining out… all ideas are welcome.… Continue reading Turkey on the Bar-B-Q #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge

Back in the Day Stories, Becoming America's Stories, Grand Prompts

Kids’ Table Evolution

We usually spent the holidays and many winter Sundays at Grandma’s house. Dad and Mom piled us five kids in the woody station wagon and set out on the parkways west ward. Traffic from the Long Island suburbs to Brooklyn made the 35 mile trip into a two-hour exertion with squirmy kids whining and poking… Continue reading Kids’ Table Evolution

Becoming America's Stories, The Dreams of Singers and Sluggers, Weekend Coffee Share

A Busy Week (or was it two?)

Good morning, Everyone. It is a cool beginning to this mid-November day on the south shore of Long Island. The yard retains its colors since we have not had a frost yet. Pour your morning brew. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would continue on the weather theme. Matt and I… Continue reading A Busy Week (or was it two?)