I've been wondering where the vibrant red leaves of this season were. Had I missed them? Where they still to come? Was it too dry? Had insects eaten all the pretty ones? I've seen many brown, yellow, and green leaves, but not many red. The fall foliage has just been a bit lackluster this year. Though I was on the way to an appointment today, I got out of my vehicle and snapped this picture of a leaf on our mailbox.Special delivery.Seriously, I think this is beautiful. A ... Read More about Special Delivery
Trim Healthy Mama Magic Salted Caramel Cupcake Review
If The Salesman likes something, you really should try it. I'm regularly trying new Trim Healthy Mama recipes, and he is usually willing to be a taste tester. When I served him a Trim Healthy Mama Magic Salted Caramel Cupcake and he took a bite, he asked me if he could really eat that cupcake - like I had given him something really good and he wasn't sure he should be eating it. Then he asked if he could have another one! This cupcake is a winner.True to Trim Healthy Mama form, ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Magic Salted Caramel Cupcake Review
For The Love of Lamp Lights – Dandridge Lake House
This beautiful lamp light is an absolute architectural treasure that my friend found in triplet at a store out-of-state and replaced her outdoor lighting. The glass in each one is old and wavy and worn, as is the patina on the three fixtures. I think they are unique and lovely. The details of the little round ball feet are interesting and the shape of the lantern reminds me of stained glass you would find in a church. Can you just imagine these greeting you as you pull in ... Read More about For The Love of Lamp Lights – Dandridge Lake House
I have a propensity to tears
A little mid-week poetry based upon a thought I had about my gift of tears. Well, that is the perspective I am taking because I believe that emotions are truly a blessing, even tears. I have a propensity to tears.You may ask:Are not those tears my sorrow?Or just the marinating of my years?I have a propensity to tears.Or maybe in sadness, you think I am mired?Or maybe you think I'm an old lady that is just plain tired?No, I have a propensity to tears.A sensitive spirit when your ... Read More about I have a propensity to tears
Trim Healthy Mama Save Your Waistline Crockpot Lasagna Review
Italian food has been on my mind this last week. I have two friends that are currently in Italy and sharing the most beautiful pictures, and then another friend asked me to go with her to eat at Johnny Carino's to celebrate her birthday. I had never been to this Italian restaurant before this week, and just saying, if you are celebrating a birthday when you visit, let them bring you cake. And eat it. Oh my goodness, it was amazing. The Salesman has also been talking about ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Save Your Waistline Crockpot Lasagna Review