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Alicia
Sweet Tea for my Sweetie
My very first thought this morning as I woke up was quiet but earnest and plaintive. “I don’t want him to go.” I repeated that thought over and over. Lying in bed I pondered the made-up dialogue Pamela and I often have with each other. We each know our lines and the roles are reversible. […]
MoreWest Indian Spicy Crab Pie
It’s almost here!! The most remarkable, staggeringly wonderful, magical day of the entire 365 day year!!! Christmas day was the ONE day Mama threw caution to the wind and woe to the person who even remotely thought about possibly admonishing her on frugality. Mama was financially cautious and squeezed her dollars until the eagle screamed […]
MoreThe Hot Springs of Lesvos
Lesvos, Greece. Poolside. No makeup, hair could really stand a wash, and I couldn’t care less! Past the majestic date palms which line the length of the pool I look down upon fields dotted with ancient olive trees, hundreds of years old, their trunks gnarled and twisted, their leaves gently swaying in the afternoon breeze […]
MoreCountry Mouse Goes to the City!
I’m back, everyone, back from a glorious and desperately needed vacation! We had such a rough start that I was almost beginning to feel that God just wanted us to stay home! We were to scheduled to leave on a Friday almost at the same time James’ flight was leaving to take him back to […]
MoreLeek & Potato Soup
James and I FINALLY went for his wisdom teeth consultation. It could not have been easier or more stress free! The surgery date was set for after New Year’s. Made me think of the last time I had teeth taken out. I had gotten into my head that as an adult I wanted braces. My […]
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