Oh almost forgot....buttered, salted, Jersey white sweet corn....and fresh beefsteak tomatoes when they come in , eaten with oil , vinegar and salt and pepper....delicious!

 I am looking forward to my favorite summertime things that take me back to my youth. For me that includes:  a drive in movie, lots of ice cream, BBQs with watermelon for dessert, watching and catching fireflies, sitting at the beach and walking the ...

My mom was the strongest person I have ever known. She lost a father when she was young, her own young son at age 7 (hit by a drunk driver while crossing the road), and her husband when I was a young teenager. She was part of that "Greatest Generatio...

 Utilize your local library, not just to take out books or download on line, but to buy books. Most local libraries have book sales every few months. Attend one, bring a big bag. hardovers usually 2 dollars, paperback a dollar, all kinds of books, bi...

Christmas decorations are so expensive, but it's fairly easy to make some of your own. Here's one idea I do every year. On Black Friday, at Lowes/Home Depot, they have fresh balsam wreaths for approximately 8 dollars a wreath with red velvet bow. I b...