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
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Dealing with Grief
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
A Magical Weekend
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
Life Lessons I Learned From Dad
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
Celebrating Mom
[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