by Francie | Feb 13, 2015 | chocolate, Family, Holiday
I love my Valentine. I love the holiday to celebrate my Valentine. I love, love. I’m a bit of a minority I think. Chatting with friends over the last couple of days made me realize a lot of people out there don’t like the holiday as it seems too... by Francie | Dec 29, 2014 | Family, Holiday
I started a chicken collection with this simple statement a few years ago, “I like chickens.” I don’t remember saying it. The words were uttered when I wanted to keep the ceramic chickens from my parent’s house, circa 1956. My older sister never forgot. In fact, she... by Francie | Dec 21, 2014 | Holiday
Shopping for Christmas used to be fun. It might have something to do with the fact I am a mom AND I have teenage boys. I am not alone. Every boy mom I greet, immediately after hello comes, “What are you getting your boys for Christmas?” We are dumbfounded, having... by Francie | Nov 25, 2014 | Holiday
I was born to a Turkey Carver and I married a Turkey Carver. Call it Darwinian good luck or God saving me for something better, like blogging. Even though my dad was a master carver, I am not. I did not get that gene and I don’t care. I can roast the turkey, mash the... by Francie | Nov 9, 2014 | Holiday, my dad
It’s been two-and-half years since my dad passed away. My friend warned me, mourning the loss of a parent is like a vortex. You are spinning around in life, feeling fine. Then suddenly you are sucked in to the sorrow and spit back out. You don’t know when it’s going... by Francie | Oct 27, 2014 | Holiday, mom
“Welcome Fraidy Cats!” That’s the greeting signage at my front door for Halloween. Frankly, fraidy cats are welcome anytime of the year as I could use the company. Every day can be Halloween at my house. It’s not like it’s haunted or we dress in orange and black...