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Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Garlic Parmesan Chicken

One of the hardest things about cooking is figuring out WHAT to cook! I’m always looking for a new recipe to try. This is one that I’ve added to my rotation – everyone likes it! This chicken is tasty enough for guests and easy enough 

I Can’t Wait For Our Girls’ Weekend!

I Can’t Wait For Our Girls’ Weekend!

In less than a month we will be together. We are hometown friends and we are forever friends, yet some of us haven’t been together for decades. A lot has happened. We’ve had families and careers. We look different from we used to and honestly must 

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread

It’s that time of year when we are all pumpkin-crazy! This pumpkin bread is absolutely delicious with your morning or afternoon coffee! Pair pumpkin bread with your favorite Quiche (click here) and you have the perfect brunch! The ingredients and instructions are super-simple. Here’s what you’ll need: 

Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut Butter Pie

I love peanut butter, pie and the Miami Dolphins. What do those three things have in common? When we were first married, we often picked up barbecue from Dolphin Donna’s , previously known as Topfer’s. It was delicious and Donna was famous – at least locally 

When Downsizing Gets Difficult

When Downsizing Gets Difficult

Downsizing. I’m doing it again. One of my first blog posts was about our efforts to downsize. I even wrote a follow-up when I tried to do something about our sons’ sports trophies.  (No progress on that one – they are all still in our garage!). I am 

How We Named Our Boat

How We Named Our Boat

We just named our boat. It was not an easy process, but naming things is not our strong suit. Maybe some of you are great at this, but this is not an easy task for us. Our first pet was a cat who we named 

Mom’s Advice for College Move-In Day

Mom’s Advice for College Move-In Day

We are not dropping anyone off at college this year. This is the first year in a while that we aren’t loading vehicles or moving vans. My two oldest sons have graduated from college and my youngest will be flying off in a few weeks 

FOMO – The Fear Of Missing Out

FOMO – The Fear Of Missing Out

FOMO. The Fear Of Missing Out. I’ll admit that I had to google this the first time I saw it in a comment on Facebook. No clue. But apparently it’s a thing now. I’ve got news for you: it’s ALWAYS been a thing. We just 

No More Hot Flashes!

No More Hot Flashes!

OFFICE MEMO Date:     July 9, 2018 To:         Our Creator From:    Women Everywhere Re:         The “M” Word I’m a big fan of both you and the great job you did with the world and with 

Things I’ve Learned From Facebook

Things I’ve Learned From Facebook

I’m on Facebook a lot. I’ll be the first to admit it, but I’m retired, have the free time and I like it. I’m on it for my personal page and for my tropical page. Sometimes I’m amazed by what people want to share. I