Also International Tug of War Day - This is a terrible combination. But here's a little bit about the history of Tug O' War (tugs of war?) which you can read while munching on your easy to make Chocolate Mint Fudge. This is really good fudge, and if you make a double batch, you can freeze half and serve it next month on St. Patrick's Day. Of course, you'll have eaten it … [Read more...] about February 19 – Chocolate Mint Day, Believe It Or Not
Celebrating Life
Worst Valentine Ever? Here’s How To Fix It!
My worst valentine came from a fellow who clearly had forgotten the day, left me in his truck with the motor running, while he ran into the drugstore to purchase a valentine. He brought it back and passed it through the truck window still in the brown bag. On the bright side, since it wasn’t written on, it could still be passed on. So could he. What’s the Good Word? If … [Read more...] about Worst Valentine Ever? Here’s How To Fix It!
I Hate Valentines Day
I’m like Charlie Brown with no mail While Snoopy carts truckloads away There should at least be one card bought on sale For me, it’s a dreadful day Wasn’t always like this you know In school the box was packed With lace and honeycombs; hearts just so I’ll admit that I never lacked Dickie Roberts, age just 10, showed his love and … [Read more...] about I Hate Valentines Day
Cooking For Honest Abe
An Every Day Adventure - February 12, 2014 Be sure to Check Back on Saturday for another Every Day Adventure when I’ll have some ideas to cheer you up, in case you don't get the valentine you want. - I'm sure you will - but just in case. •In the Kitchen With Abe! I think Abraham Lincoln would have appreciated the meal I more or less cooked in his honor today. I was … [Read more...] about Cooking For Honest Abe
SNOW COMES AND GOES
•The thing about the great Northwest. •The snow just comes and goes. •Not like Minnesota where it snows and snows and snows. •Saturday night was gorgeous. •Sunday night there was ice. •Today the snow is nearly gone, I tell you what that's nice. •Rain came down this afternoon, and now things look so plain •Still I'm not complaining, you don't have to … [Read more...] about SNOW COMES AND GOES
Easter Stories from the Montana Days
Don't miss my new feature - Stories from home. Tales of my early days along the banks of the great Kootenai River. Meet my favorite people, in my home town, 75 years ago. That's even before Andy and Mayberry. http://tinyurl.com/c9uudru … [Read more...] about Easter Stories from the Montana Days
Enjoying Our Changing Holidays
In this month's column in The News Tribune, I introduced you to two folks who are really good at celebrating life every day. First, here's Father Charles Kanai, Parochial Vicar at St. John Bosco church in Lakewood. Last week, he taught the congregation to sing Thank you Jesus in Swahili. We caught on very fast. Lenore Clem is 93 years old. She is called the Heart Lady on … [Read more...] about Enjoying Our Changing Holidays