I have two disclaimers I must first put out there before I share this delectably delightful dessert! A) I did not come up with this recipe. I’m only sharing it here because I realize most people aren’t going to notice it because it’s on the side of a brownie box. I’m still sharing the recipe … Read More
Memories: the smells of childhood
We all have memories from our childhood, some wonderful and some not so great. Memories are created from many experiences–including sights, sounds and yes, smells. There’s a few distinct smells that I remember being present consistently throughout my childhood. Some, like the sewage plant that was easily smelled from the interstate in Wichita, was not … Read More
Where you’re at vs. from whence you came
We all have our own ways of measuring success, both in our own lives and in others. Sure, we all want to think we’re not being judgmental, but deep down we all have ways we measure how well others are (or aren’t) succeeding. But how do we measure this success? What’s our proverbial litmus test? … Read More
Home tip: Hiring a garage sale coordinator
It used to be that homemakers were seen as less than competent or overindulged even if they hired out some of the chores many considered just part of the homemaking gig. Fortunately, that silly stigma is changing. Busy parents hire housekeepers, gardeners and nannies. And these people don’t have to be rich to accomplish … Read More