I thought this might be appropriate for the holiday season. A time when we add to our already hectic schedules the responsibilities of Bargain-Hunting Santa, Cheery Decorating Elf, Baker Extraordinaire, Generous Host(ess) and Entertainer, Tireless Traveler, and Party Planning Expert...all while the daylight hours are shrinking and the temperatures are dropping. I have a feeling … Continue reading Friends With Benefits…Why I Can’t Live Without My Morning Cup of Joe
You may have noticed it's been quiet here at Words Are Food. The silence was due to an inability to write. Not because of a writer's block, but because of a life block. Our furry, four-legged son Hutch died two weeks ago today. We had to make the heart-breaking decision to put him down as … Continue reading Dealing with Grief
On July 3oth, I traveled to Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, to attend the 34th Annual Summer Writing Conference of The International Women's Writing Guild. The lovely IWWG founder, Hannelore Hahn, was a guest speaker at one of our local writing meetups a few months ago. After hearing her speak and mentioning the purpose … Continue reading A Magical Weekend
I've learned so much from my dad. In honor of Father's Day, I thought I'd share these lessons with you. They are listed in no particular order of importance, and this is not a complete list by any means... Dad's Life Lessons 1. Have a substantial repertoire of vocabulary at your disposal The first “big” … Continue reading Life Lessons I Learned From Dad
[tweetmeme] Mother's Day is right around the corner. I always stress a bit about this holiday. How do I express in a card the magnitude of my love and admiration for someone who is so important in my life? I often have difficulty finding the right present for my mom. We seem to be in … Continue reading Celebrating Mom
Kristin Rath 