Lately, every time my husband and I would go out to eat, we would order onion rings as one of our sides. For some reason, we were on a craving for some good old-fashioned crispy onion rings. It all started when another couple invited us…
My neighbor has cows, chickens, dogs, and rhubarb! Actually, she is the wanna-be farm lady, who dabbles in agriculture. She has an early garden, as well as the midsummer garden, and of course the “late” garden. So, being the good neighbor that she is, she…
Greeting Everyone! Here in Terre Haute, Indiana, we are in the lovely month of May. Since I love flowers, and have many roses bushes, I am eager to see a color blast any day now. Mr. Peppers, our Havanese puppy, the one I write about…
Our Havanese puppy, Mr. Peppers, turns 6 years old in February 2026. I have written many stories about Mr. Peppers, and if you have been following the posts, you know he is quite smart, active, and always adventurous. He still loves for me to take…
Raised in an Italian family from birth, I’ve only known a houseful of boisterous, intentional, opinionated people. High-pitched voices, outburst of laughter, and people who love their faith, family and food; this describes my big Italian family. I especially remember the Sunday after-church meals. My…
Today, I took Mr. Pepper to “Miss Angie” the groomer. I for sure remembered to bring his leash, and had it attached to his collar and to my wrist. I was so glad to arrive safely, and made sure Mr. Peppers was left in the…
People say this historical landmark offers a covered bridge festival with a wide variety of crafts, food, and vendors. They highlight the beautiful views of the bridge, mill, and water, and the interesting history of the mill. They also like the friendly atmosphere and the…
The Fall season could be one of the colour explosives of the year, highlighting the turning of leaves into golds, oranges, rust, and deep maroon shades. One cannot deny the beauty of the turning leaves while driving through hills or valleys. It is also true,…
Enjoying my garden this year, 2025, has been an understatement. With my wonderful vegetables to gather every day, I’m always surprised to find yet another cucumber, zucchini, egg plant, and even some okra. The tomatoes plants, ( I have planted four different varieties), have reached…
When I was a child, I can remember seeing a tent revival in our city. I was very curious as to went on under these large tents. As we slowly passed by, my dad would slow the car down so we could see inside. I…