So here it is. It is almost Thanksgiving, and time to make my father’s cranberry chutney. Chutney can be made out of almost anything, peaches, apples, apricots and usually vinegar to give it a sweet and sour taste. This recipe…
Category: Christmas
A Special Holiday Memory: Christmas Eve at Tony’s House
It was 1965. I was nine years old and still believed in Santa Claus, unlike many of my schoolmates. Which was fine with me. My mom had recently given birth to my little sister Robin, then 6 months old. I…
What to Do When It Really Snows!
Editor’s Note: More snow that we could hope for has arrived! You never know what you will get till you get it, and we got it! If you need to shovel, drink water, take breaks and be careful! Here is…
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder and the Gift Giver
I was just talking with some folks and the topic of holiday gifts came up. We all were talking about gifts that we have all gotten that are so far off the mark that they end up being funny. We…
Holiday Gift-Giving: Think Elegant, Fun, and Thrifty
Rethinking the Dollar Stores is a wonderful way to enhance your Holiday gift giving—purchase the basics of packaging and add stylish accents inexpensively at your local Dollar Stores. Start by getting your basic supplies, and remember, at the Dollar Store…
True Story: The Bell Ringer
The Salvation Army apron looked like a lobster bib on my full figured frame! But I was unsullied, as I began my shift outside the local hardware store. Each year I looked forward to ringing the bell for their Red Kettle program,…
This Just In: Stephen’s Letter to Santa gets a Reply Letter from Santa
Yesterday I sent my son Stephen’s letter to Santa. When we awoke, we found this letter for Stephen, who slept on the coach in hopes of catching a glimpse of St. Nick. Dear Stephen, So many questions! I love my…
Last Minute Gift Ideas: What the Ladies Wanted in Holiday Gifts
Last minute shopping is here and many folks still need to do their shopping, I still need to do some and don’t know what the people I still need to buy for want. So, I sent out an email to…
Last Minute Gift Ideas: What the Guys Wanted in Holiday Gifts
Last minute shopping is here and many folks still need to do their shopping, I still need to do some and don’t know what the people I still need to buy for want. So, I sent out an email to…
Superb Holiday DVD Gift Ideas: Piers’ Top Twelve DVD Gifts 2010
In a year in which the lines between on-screen movies, on-demand movies, streaming movies and DVDs got even more blurred, certain films — and collections — are still best permanently placed on your bookshelf. We’ve culled through some of our…