Why, hello there!   Welcome back and Happy New Year!! It's been a long time.  Happy News Time! I've decided to start dusting off the cobwebs and bringing back to life this blog. It has been seven long years since I have posted anything. I missed my outlet to share and hear from others. There were some years that I wanted to start writing again, but I knew that I could not give the time that...

So, for the past two months I have not been able to ready ANYTHING up close.  Sigh..... Not what I really want to face - the need for bifocals. Today was Dr. day and surprise my script went down. I could read up close and see far away so with some luck bifocals or reading glasses have been pushed back. I will not know for certain until I gety new lenses but am totally thrilled with the news. ...

The puppies are getting bigger every day. They love the great outdoors and exploring. ...

One of my all-time favorite meals of comfort - Chicken Pot Pie  There is just something about that creamy inside that is all warm and filled with delicious chicken and veggies. Plus you also have that wonderful flaky crust. Yummy! I had never attempted to make them before. Kiddos never really liked them when they were younger. Now however they are not opposed to eating them at all. Enter in out...