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Christmas Party at The Bull – Mobile, Al
Last Friday night we attended a company Christmas dinner party at The Bull. It is a family owned restaurant in downtown Mobile, AL. From
Fashion Friday – Heels with Jingtinglers
I have a new friend. We met in blog world first and in the real one yesterday. It was at this meeting that Fashion Friday
A Basement for Christmas
My friend Denise has been steadily re-decorating her new house for months now. Once in a while I am blessed with a few more pictures
Free Education for Women Over 40
As part of my goals for 2014, I plan to continue my education by occasionally attending a seminar, a speech or a class that teaches
A Resolution for Resolutions in 2014
Resolutions. I never follow through with them. I make them every year. It’s just one more thing to feel I’m a failure at, so why
Slap Your Momma Christmas Candy
I have sweet row of upper and lower teeth. It is not a sweet tooth. That is not adequate. But, due to weight gain, blah,
Nelson Mandela on Friendship
Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Nelson Mandela, died Thursday at the age of 95. He shared the honor of receiving this prize with people like Mother
Holiday Events 2013
We have a home on the coast of Alabama near where my husband works. Our birthplace is in Birmingham, about 250 miles north of our
Fashion Friday at The Pink Tulip
Today’s feature is straight from our neighborhood specialty shop, The Pink Tulip, in Homewood, AL. I have loved this store since it opened in 1986. My
Paranoia – Good or Bad?
A funny thing happened as we traveled over the river and through the woods for our Thanksgiving feast last week. We approached a traffic jam and
Leg Cramps or A Horse Named Charlie
I’m unsure if there ever was a horse named Charlie that had leg cramps or how the phrase came to be; but what I do
Is This to Take Away?
While in England, it may be surprising to find out that I loved the accent and the phrases the service staff used in restaurants and
Fashion Friday – Aztec Cardigans
Baby, it’s cold outside and time to wrap up in our coziest sweaters and jackets. I’ve found a new style cardigan that I’m in L-O-V-E
Decorating our Miniature Christmas Tree
We’ve had to make some decisions since our decision to try condo living. One was what to do about a Christmas tree. Real ones have
Pinestraw Casserole
I have been whipped by a casserole. The first time that we had it was at Jay’s aunt’s house at Christmas at least 25 years
Quick and Easy Fall Meal
Good Monday, to you all. I know that you are all into the planning and cooking of the Thanksgiving meal, but I thought I would
#Gamedaysnack with Blue Diamond Almonds
Well, I’ve done it again! I’m nuts! Yep, C-R-A-Z-Y. A few weeks ago you may remember how very excited I was about being part of
Fashion Friday – My New Skinny on Skinny Jeans
In the post, Traveling Jeans a few weeks ago, I came down hard on how skinny jeans are not for everyone. I especially remember something about
Edinburgh, My Favorite
The countryside of Scotland, the grazing sheep, mixed with castles, cathedrals and the little villages we passed through, made this my very favorite part of
Cambridge and York
Our third day of touring England led us to the University of Cambridge, the second oldest university in the United Kingdom. As we walked through
London City Tour
Our days start early. Breakfast is served in the Grange Tower Hotel Dining Room and is the first of eight typical English breakfasts. Each morning,
The Land of Downton Abbey – Day 1
The excitement I felt once our group had passed through all the different cues inside Heathrow International Airport that led out the door to London
A Day Outside the Box
As empty-nesters, we’ve found our youth again. Riding bikes near the beach with the wind blowing our(my) hair was one of the most fun days we’ve
England Bound to See the Crown
Well, it’s only 6 more days until I leave for my very first trip out of the US of A. I’m excited, a tiny bit