Bird is the Word

by Denise // 26 November, 2010 // Comments off

This week’s Friday Food Fight simply had to feature a Thanksgiving turkey and all the trimmings. Of course, this is really hitting Karen below the belt as this will be the first Thanksgiving away from her family. But not to... Continue reading →

Pass the Turkey, Turkey!

by Denise // 24 November, 2010 // Comments off

Gobble up some fun this Thanksgiving! This funny drumstick was part of a relay race at Emmalynn’s school yesterday. The directions on how to make the drumstick and play the game can be found here. ... Continue reading →

Fireflies and Fireworks

by Denise // 19 July, 2010 // Comments off

My husband, Allan, plays guitar as a hobby and when he’s learning a new song, he plays it over and over and over again. So, for the past few weeks, our house has been buzzing with the sounds of... Continue reading →

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

by Denise // 17 March, 2010 // Comments off

These are some of my favorite photos from St Patty’s Days past. An Old Irish Blessing May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends... Continue reading →

The Sweetness of Pancake Day

by Denise // 16 February, 2010 // Comments off

I first flipped over Pancake Day (Shrove Thuesday) as a student teacher interning in England when my housemates shared this tasty tradition with me. Although English pancakes are more flat like crêpes and topped with lemon juice and sugar, it... Continue reading →

Musical Monday: Winter Wonderland

by Denise // 28 December, 2009 // Comments off

Trudging through the streets of NYC at Christmas time during what is now being affectionately referred to as the “Blizzard of 2009” felt like walking through a snow globe. Drifts of swirling snow cascading from the skies made the moment... Continue reading →

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