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For the last 30 years I have “done” Thanksgiving. The last few years I told myself, actually I promised myself that I would not do “it” again. Our Thanksgiving feast graduated from a family of six to eventually friends and family, which amounted to about 10, sometimes 12. ... Read More

Baloo~~the best four-legged friend in the world. Four weeks ago my beloved Bernese Mountain dog, Baloo, was killed. A Motorcyclist ran into him. It was a tragic and traumatic moment. In the back of the car, where I was holding Baloo as my husband raced to the emergency vet hospital, I felt completely helpless. All I could do was tell him how much I loved him and I kept begging him to hang on. ... Read More

My friend Baloo: Baloo was my friend, he was my confidant when I was sad. I could talk to him about anything and I know he would listen. I would sit there and he would turn his head to the side, his ears were up and then he would give me his paw. He would jump up on the couch, cuddle up to me and he would say: “It’s all going to be ok”. ... Read More

I love chocolate, though it doesn’t always “love” me. I love dessert and I enjoy creating a dessert life for myself, my children and my family. What do I mean by that? I mean cooking up or creating a delicious dessert is a fun thing to do. It can be all kinds of things: ... Read More