Category Archives: Family

Gift Week, Day One – Homemade

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Stella

Repeat from last December, but there is always more to add … So many times over the years I’ve wanted to give gifts to people I associate with regularly, but who don’t fall into the usual categories of family and … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, Family, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

It’s Doggityday!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Family, Humor | 42 Comments

Music of the day – Over the river and through the woods …

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Stella

One of a few things that I remember from kindergarten is learning this song for Thanksgiving. The other two are making clay snakes, and napping on the rug that my mother knit for me.

Posted in Family, Holidays, Music | 17 Comments

Thanksgiving Dinner Favorites!

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Stella

It’s only a week until Thanksgiving! Like most of you, I’m planning dinner, getting supplies in, checking linens, cleaning house, and generally planning for guests and lots of food, food, food! I usually mix things up for the holidays – … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Nostalgia, Recipes, Uncategorized | 39 Comments

The First Lady Receives the 2017 White House Christmas Tree

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Stella

(Scheduled for 4:30 pm today) (Video below the fold) Jim and Diane Chapman, owners of a Wisconsin Christmas tree farm, will present the tree to the first lady, Melania Trump. The Chapmans won the 2017 National Christmas Tree Association contest, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, The Culture, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

It’s Doggityday!

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Family, Humor | 52 Comments

Autumn’s last hurrah – a poetic tribute

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Stella

Autumn is a favorite season for many people – it certainly is for me. Many clear and sunny days, a sharpness in the air, beautiful trees, the final bounty from our gardens. Then there is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Poetry, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

It’s Doggityday!

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Family, Humor | 38 Comments

It’s Doggityday!

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Family, Humor | 47 Comments

The Trumps celebrate Halloween at the White House

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Family, Government, Holidays, News | 2 Comments