That is what I am doing right now - Dreaming.  I am currently in West Palm Beach visiting my son Matthew, Angie (his fiance), and my grandson Julian Carter.  There is much excitement, planning, and activity going on - for in one week we are having a wedding.  And it's going to be beautiful! (pictures... Continue Reading →

It's Friday and I know everyone is  ready for the  weekend! Here in Atlanta it\'s hot, humid, and this summer  experiencing crazy weather.   With that  said I wanted to bring a little sunch9ine into your weekend  - so let\'s talk ice cream.  **(just an excuse to use my ice cream machine) When yo think... Continue Reading →

I am here to announce that I Love Gardening - the being outside, the working with the soil, composting, growing vegetables from seed.  It gives me a feeling of accomplishment.  It also reminds me of my grandfather - who could grow anything.This season I am just in awe of my garden - mostly my vegetable... Continue Reading →

(Today I have just a few thoughts I want to share: no recipe; no photos (o.k. maybe one photo)This is just an in-betweener - on June 30th there will be a postwith many photos and recipes.  I just had some thoughts todaythat I wanted to share.)Have you ever wondered why you are here?  Do I... Continue Reading →

It's Official - it is now Summer!  I love the different seasons, but I do believe that summer is my favorite.  So to kick off the wonderful day I am going to share an old favorite - Pudding Pops.  This is one of my grandson's favorites when comes to visit Flash (that's me) and Papa... Continue Reading →

To me a picture is worth a thousand words - so for this Father's Day these photographs are of the father's in my life.  They are each a blessing and the perfect example of a father.  My sons have learned from the best.  Bill Stephens, Sr (my husband\'s father)       Paul McClain, Jr. (my father)... Continue Reading →

Welcome to Hump Day!  You know - that day in the middle of the week; it\'s not the dreaded Monday and then there is only one more day until the precious weekend arrives (provided that your weekend starts around Friday at 5:00).      As I was having quiet time this morning I felt that... Continue Reading →

When you've  been married to someone for 32 years you would think that you know that person.  And that is exactly what I thought about my husband, Bill.  That is until about a month ago.  He goes to the restaurant Trattoria/Alpine Bakery to pick up our take-out order.  While he is waiting they are handing... Continue Reading →

I Can't Believe It's June I really can't believe that it's June.  Not only is it June, but it\'s the 7th day of June.  Stop and let me get off of this roller coaster.  I'm not ready for this at all.  April and May were filled with so many wonderful things and now it seems... Continue Reading →

 Take Time to Enjoy Life It has been 3 weeks since my last post; all the while feeling guilty about not writing, cooking, and photographing for my blog.  It wasn't that I didn't have things to do - we had home renovations going; took a trip to West Palm Beach; I was teaching art; I... Continue Reading →