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Twenty Years Ago…
Twenty years ago my beautiful daughter was born. Happy birthday, Arielle. I love you with all that I am. Love, Mom My attempt at poetry was inspired by TILT by Ellen Hopkins.
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Fall Recipes
It’s my favorite time of year! Soon I’ll be able to turn off the air-conditioning and open up the house. I have my K-Cup pumpkin spice coffee and hot apple cider. My pumpkin candles are already burning. Now, I just need to find more fall recipes on Pinterest and begin baking and sharing. Meanwhile, here are some blast from the past recipes I love. Apple Crisp Pumpkin Pie Bites Pumpkin Bread Pudding Topped With Caramel Halloween Owl Cookies Jalapeño Grilled Cheese Chili Lava Cake Chocolate cake with a candy corn filling
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Respect in the Classroom
Respect “Dad needs to show an incredible amount of respect and humor and friendship toward his mate so the kids understand their parents are sexy, they’re fun, they do things together, they’re best friends. Kids learn by example. If I respect Mom, they’re going to respect Mom.” Tim Allen “When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.” Dalai Lama I remember when I was in school the feeling we all got when we knew our teacher was out and we had a sub. Usually word would spread in the hallways before class. Having a substitute teacher meant a relaxed free period. Oh, I remember! Now, I am…
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Sweets and Treats
Sweets and Treats Now that I have mastered Pinterest I’m finally trying some of the incredible recipes. Last weekend was a great success; both desserts turned out scrumptious! The first is from The Sweet Talker. Sweet and Salty Pretzel Tart with Chocolate Ganache and Peanut Butter Swirl To quote any middle schooler “OMG!” This pie is CRAZY good! The Sweet and Salty blog has already done all the work just click on over for the recipe. Then check this out… Peach Upside Down Cake from Midwest Living My motto is: If it doesn’t have chocolate then it’s not dessert. Peach Upside Down Cake is the exception. Wow! The butter with the brown sugar and…
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Intelligence Isn’t Everything
Intelligence Isn’t Everything I’m one of those moms who had their kids tested for intelligence at a very young age. I insisted they be placed in gifted programs as young as kindergarten. I made sure they had music lessons, Eric and I coached Arielle’s Odyssey of The Mind team, and I insisted on straight A’s for many years. Why? I knew my kids were capable of the work and I didn’t want them to be slackers in school like Eric and me. Eric is one of the most all-around intelligent people I know yet in school he did next to nothing and was once sent out of class because he was…
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New Beginnings
New Beginnings There is something about this time of year in Florida that excites me. I think it’s the burgeoning cool weather, football, caramel apples, school, and the smell of my pumpkin spice candles wafting through the house. It feels as though it’s time for a new beginning. The house is quiet and my new novel calls to me every day. Starting over is scary so I cling to the familiar breeze through the window, sweet scent of pumpkin, and after school conversations with Kai, in order to stay grounded and remember the days when MYSTIC was just an idea–a beginning manuscript. I write, I worry, I rewrite, and on my most difficult days I’m reminded of…
