OLLI: Writing our lives

OLLI: Writing our lives

by | Feb 15, 2013 | Featured, My Life

The is the 3rd or 4th time round that I have taken part in the “Writing Our Lives” class offer through our local OLLI@Auburn organization (Osher Lifelong Learners Institute at Auburn). I’m just a beginner! The class is filled with people who have...
Thanksgiving in Birmingham

Thanksgiving in Birmingham

by | Dec 4, 2012 | Featured, home & hearth, Pictures

The clan convened at Marie’s house for Thanksgiving this year. The Day included 4 generations (from my mother down to my grandchildren, and a couple of grand-dogs). The day after, while David went hunting with Kevin, we took the girls to the park. The sky was...
Scrapbook updates

Scrapbook updates

by | Jul 27, 2012 | home & hearth, Pictures

I spent some time over the weekend building some new scrapbook pages… and then I found some older ones that I had forgotten about. It fascinates me as I look through the images and see how much they have grown, and how much I have yet to document so that we can...
Sunset from The Pier Old Orchard Beach

Sunset from The Pier Old Orchard Beach

by | Jul 10, 2012 | Pictures

Sunday evening we wandered down to the Pier area for Pier Fries, Lisa’s Pizza, and a drink at the bar at the end of the Pier. I am still amazed at the pictures I can get with my cell phone (Samsung Galaxy).
Banana Pudding to die for

Banana Pudding to die for

by | Jun 5, 2012 | Recipes

Whenever there is a potluck or a picnic, my name always ends up with the “dessert” assignment, and this Banana Pudding is always demanded. I’ve done it many ways: instant pudding mix with sugar, or the sugar-free version; skim milk, whole milk or 2%;...