Served With A Twist
Earlier essays and updates from our pre-remodel era—kept here for longtime readers.
All I needed was a quick trim on the dragon lady nails before I did myself an injury… As I walked up to the salon I was vaguely aware of a woman coming out the door. It’s harvest time* on the farm and the goal for the day was to get groceries to feed the…
There’s more to the story than free donuts… Established in 1938 to raise funds, National Donut Day is a remembrance and celebration of WWI Salvation Army “Lassies” and the many volunteers who have served thousands of soldiers. These Lassies provided meals, comfort and of course donuts to boost the morale of soldiers on the battlefield…
I find it fitting that John Wayne’s birthday falls so close to Memorial Day. Wayne’s love and respect for the sacrifices of our men and women in the United States Military were ever present in his life and his art. Remembered best as a cowboy, he was often a soldier or both. His portrayals always…
Anyone who has been following our blog, or knows us at all, will know we are adoring fans of The Princess Bride. I have yet to find a situation or conversation where one cannot quote from this wonderful movie. Quotes even make a cameo in Eden’s Fall. Now THAT is twue wuv! The Princess Bride…
This morning one of our own graduated from college. We are so proud of you! Just three more to go in the SSS family! I have no recollection of the message given by my commencement speaker. If I’m honest I don’t remember any speech from any graduation ceremony I ever attended. I DO remember the…
Sounds like someone is about to introduce you to a “Magic Elixir” doesn’t it? In any creative endeavor, it’s easy to believe “it’s all been done”. And then you stumble across an idea, image, a song that is so familiar you ignored it, until someone changed the context and suddenly it’s not the same. Last…
Apparently her response to Earth Day was – “Hold my beer.” In parts of the country it’s already snowing and we are expecting temps in the 20s by Sunday. I rushed home from another day in the substitute teacher trenches. OK, more like five hours, and a sixty-seven degree room isn’t exactly the beach at…
No…not that! But I’ll pin that topic under “Literature” for another day. In case there was any doubt about my feelings on that Best Seller. *wipes sarcasm & envy off the keyboard* Today I’m the substitute Art teacher!! Free draw and movies! Remember movie day??? or this… Filling in for those called to these careers…
For many Easter ends days of fast and abstinence and represents the core of our faith. Others welcome in a season of renewal or prepare for one of rest. May you all know ultimate and unconditional love. I dug through the boxes to share some of mine. Save Save Save
My weekly update on last week’s Tighten & Tone Challenge. These moves were actually more difficult that I imagined. Sixty seconds is a LONG flippin time in a plank. Especially if one has not been doing them. I modified and held the planks -holding form as long as possible, resting, then holding again until I…