Never let a hug get away
I happen to love family reunions. My dad was one of eight children, and so I had lots of cousins. There were 21 of us. Growing up, I...
Nancy Simpson


Old cookbook, old recipes
Hakan Dahlstrom, Wikimedia Commons If you can’t make it over to San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, try the recipes from an old cookbook...
Cathie Campbell
Friendships and bridesmaids
Most people I know have heard me say that I make families wherever I am. This is true, because I value relationships very much. Although...
Nancy Simpson
Learn to be practical
This morning as I was driving to the office, I stopped for someone to cross the street. She was riding what looked like a bicycle with...
Nancy Simpson
Another fond memory
We are in the season of Lent, which begins 40 days (not counting Sundays) before Easter. It represents the time leading up to the...
Nancy Simpson


Cuckoo for coconut
Jessica, Wikimedia Commons Homemade coconut macaroons offer a sweet treat when you’re hungry for a snack. My husband’s birthday is in...
Cathie Campbell


Springtime desserts
Racool, Wikimedia Commons Bite into some tender, sweet cupcakes when a celebration calls for a yummy dessert. Easter is a good holiday...
Cathie Campbell
Spring has sprung
Well, it is the time of year when we see blossoms on trees and birds in the air; and the weather gets a bit warmer. Yes, spring has...
Nancy Simpson