Strange things I considered food in the late 60s and early 70s include Spaghettios and Swanson TV dinners (comprised of mushy peas and carrots, Salisbury steak and some variation of cobbler). I drank
Read MoreWelcome to the first episode of The Delicious Story for 2019!!! I’m on a mission to bring you interesting people and memorable meal stories all year.
Read MoreIn the midst of all the holiday superhero movies, re-boots, re-makes and comic book homages, there is a film that is a bright surprise and a truly moving experience. Peter Jackson, famed
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve inspires personal reflection along with that glass of Champagne. And at my house, it also means we take down the paper calendar (yes, paper!)
Read MoreWishing you boundless gratitude and peace during the holidays as we wrap up 2018!
Read MoreFood labels have become our favorite reading material. As I mentioned in last week’s post, we have recently joined the low-sodium club, and so suddenly we find the nutritional information on cans and bags riveting.
Read MoreAnd just like that, our lives changed. How many times have you heard that phrase? I like it best when associated with something positive, like the birth of a baby or a wedding, but not for an unexpected medical crisis.
Read MoreI’ll tell you who the winner of the First Remembered Poetry Slam for 2018 is in a minute, but first, let me share a story involving Love, Failure and Resolve.
Read MoreIt’s weighty, and going to be a challenge to hold while stretched out in the bed (which is my favorite way to read), but I’ve recently started “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow. The
Read MoreDrum roll…the curtains open: welcome to the launch of the first ever Remembered Poetry Slam! I’ve been
Read MoreTell Me Another is a game of story prompts designed to generate true stories or creative bluffs. The point is to engage in conversation—fun, face-to-face
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On a sublime fall day in 1995, my husband David ripped the children and I from the rest of our family. At this time, my son Oliver (8) and daughter Alexandra (5) were nothing short of adorable
Read MoreThe easiest foods to serve at large gatherings are appetizers. Finger foods help guests feel comfortable as they eat and mingle. And if you’re incorporating a game into the mix,
Read MoreThey had me the first time I walked through the door. Some happy person placed a cup of coffee and a sample in my hand right off. I progressed on, passed through the entrance flanked by a multitude of colorful flower bouquets as I nibbled on my morsel. I hummed along with the pleasing music and basked among unique products with clever packaging everywhere I turned.
Read MoreIn this episode, we begin where the interview ended. My guest, Sarah Topar, is a food blogger and friend who
Read More“Tell Me Another” (TMA) is a game for everyone. It’s a bold statement, but let’s dig in to explain. The rules provide game strategy
Read MoreDo you remember the days of researching newspaper archives using microfiche? It wasn’t all that long ago that scouring newspapers was a painful process. I remember having to pull film reels from drawers at the library, with a window of dates in mind
Read MoreThere are loads of how-to articles, blogs and books that give you steps to craft your family stories into photos and words. It sounds beautiful, and you quickly find yourself lost in the fantasy
Read MoreOn sunny Memorial Day 2017, we gathered at the Lone Tree, Iowa Cemetery to pay respects to fallen soldiers. Lt. Colonel Dan Curtis (retired) and other veterans officiated a service in their honor.
Read MoreIf you’ve seen the movie “Back To The Future,” you probably remember where Dr. Brown explains to Marty McFly how to time travel in the DeLorean-turned-time-machine by setting the clock to any point in history. Moments later, the car flashes out of sight leaving a trail of fire in its tracks.
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