Monthly Archives: July 2014

Thursday, July 31, 2014 – 2nd letter from camp. Dear Kids, They are trying to kill me!  Grandma got the idea to go hiking in this huge woods.  It was a long way from their house and I kept thinking … Continue reading →

Wednesday, July 30, 1014 Dear kids, I thought I should write you a letter from camp Grand-Ma-Pa to let you know how things are going.  I hope you are having fun at the beach, but I miss you.  Grandma and … Continue reading →

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Today I am grateful for my patio.  It’s not big, but it is my summertime oasis.  I used to take a book over to the local pool, sit and read, swim a little, then read and … Continue reading →

Monday, July 28, 2014 Today I am grateful for lighting.  Hey, I’m not planning on “walking into the light” and kicking the bucket, but who knows, the day is young.  I’m talking about turning up the light if things seem … Continue reading →

Sunday, July 27, 2014 Today I am grateful for the TV game show, Jeopardy.  All of the experts say in order to not completely lose your mind as you age, you should challenge your brain with puzzles and game shows. … Continue reading →

PICKLE RECIPES   Be aware that these are simply the recipes my grandmother and mother used to can pickles.  If you have never done any canning before, please go on-line to learn the in’s & out’s, so that you will … Continue reading →

Saturday, July 26, 2014 Today I am grateful for opinions.  If I ask for an opinion it means I really want one.  An honest one.  Even if I’m not thrilled about it.  Besides, I can spot phony a mile away. … Continue reading →

Friday, July 25, 2014 Today I am grateful for home canning.  My favorite thing to can, back in the day when I was “in” to being Susie Homemaker, was pickles.  Hated picking them, loved canning them.  Especially dill pickles.   I’ve … Continue reading →

Thursday, July 24, 2014 Today I am grateful for pickles.  I like pickles, especially dill and bread & butter, but with different things.  I think the person who decided to slice pickles the long way for sandwiches was a genius!  … Continue reading →

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Today I am grateful for fresh tomatoes.  Yes, I’m the person in the produce department smelling tomatoes.  If it doesn’t smell like a tomato I don’t buy it.  This time of year, it’s strictly the farmer’s … Continue reading →