I love the fall. It’s my favorite season. Living where we do, surrounded by miles and miles of orchards, the colors of fall are beautiful. While we don’t come close to the fall colors of New England, the sprinkling of reds and yellows are nice.
Continue reading “Farewell September”Our Defender in Battle
Once upon a time, the Church celebrated three separate feast days for the most prominent of the seven Archangels; Gabriel, Michael and Raphael. Of these three, only Michael is mentioned by name in three major religious writings; the Torah, the Koran and Holy Scripture.
Continue reading “Our Defender in Battle”Hey There North Carolina
Today we celebrate the state of North Carolina. Rather than look at the state as a whole or talk about strange laws, I thought we’d spend some time roaming the Outer Banks.
Continue reading “Hey There North Carolina”It’s a Friday Night Delight
On a bright Summer Sunday not very long ago, I jokingly asked our Pastor if I could order a nice steak on Friday for our wedding anniversary and just say a Rosary as penance instead. His answer surprised me.
Continue reading “It’s a Friday Night Delight”Yummy One Dish Magic
Now that the days are cooler (although upper 70s to lower 80s isn’t exactly “cold”), I am getting things done around the house. The fall cleaning and organizing in particular. My guys never know what they might come home to find.
Continue reading “Yummy One Dish Magic”No Lobsters Here
Today is National Lobster Day. It’s been a very long time since I’ve enjoyed a full lobster. Oh sure, we’ve had lobster tails, but it’s been a while since we’ve had the whole crustacean.
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What’s this – yet another Taco Tuesday? You bet! If there is one thing oh so popular in our house, it’s the Mexican staple – the taco. It’s a good thing I love to cook for my family. Most of what I make is so much better than anything we can get in a restaurant. The only reason to eat out is that someone else does the dishes.
Continue reading “One Terrific Taco Tuesday”Love That Cajun Goodness
It’s been a hot minute since we’ve cooked up anything with that Cajun New Orleans flavor. I love spicy foods. Each ethnic collection of spices has its own unique profile.
Continue reading “Love That Cajun Goodness”Make Sunday Special
There’s something about this time of the year that seems almost magical. The days are still pleasantly warm, while the nights are cooler. Oh yes, it means sleeping with the windows open. Fresh air at long last.
Continue reading “Make Sunday Special”Last Ember Days of Autumn
Today is a day filled with options. The 21 day of September is both National New York Day and the Feast of Saint Matthew. This year we have a third option – an Ember Days of Autumn.
Continue reading “Last Ember Days of Autumn”An Ember Days Friday in Autumn
Today’s inspiration comes from two Old School observances within the Church. It’s an Ember Days of Autumn and it’s a Friday.
Continue reading “An Ember Days Friday in Autumn”Oh Yea! It’s Pepperoni Pizza Day
If you are going to have Pepperoni Pizza, then don’t skip on the Pepperoni. Growing up I thought there was only one kind of Pizza – Pepperoni. And there was only one place to get it – under the Red Roof of Pizza Hut.
Continue reading “Oh Yea! It’s Pepperoni Pizza Day”Ember Days in the Orient
Once upon a time, Ember Days were meant to focus the faithful on God’s seasonal blessings. They were also days of fasting. This was during a time when a fast was a true fast. Today we know that a true fast, depriving the body of food and water is dangerously unhealthy.
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It seems as though I’ve been retired for ever. Hard to believe it’s only been seven years. Seven wonderful years. In just a few more years, all this bliss will come to an end. Why? Hubby’s retirement.
Continue reading “Taco Tuesday Breakfast”Pancit Has It All!
Every September, our parish holds a three day festival. It gives us a chance to break bread as a family and have fun together. It’s about as wholesome and small town as you can get.
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