“I remember everything about my childhood, whether it happened or not.” – Mark Twain
Holiday baking was a Christmas tradition that began with my daughter when she was old enough to participate in the galley, and young enough to think it was great fun. As many a parent will corroborate, kitchen duties can often be one [...]
Entries from December 2008
December 16, 2008
Christmas Cannoli Mean One Thing
December 8, 2008
When a Hero is More than A Sandwich
I have the heart of Mother Teresa, but it’s trapped in the body of Mae West. Anyone who knows me is aware that, although it sounds funny, I really do believe it. They are both my heroes, just for different reasons.
For nearly half a century, Mother Teresa wandered barefoot through the streets of Calcutta, ministering [...]
December 2, 2008
It’s Another Bloody Holiday
Sometimes we DO care how the hell they do it in New York. And today is one of those times. According to a variety of news sources, December 1st marked the 75th anniversary of what well-seasoned drinkers refer to as The Breakfast of Champions, but what is more commonly known as the Bloody Mary. While the [...]
December 1, 2008
Hoosier Daddy?
The day before Thanksgiving, Planned Parenthood of Indiana announced that it would be offering gift certificates for the first time in history. According to PPIN vice president, Chrystal Struben-Hall, the reason for the controversial sales move is due to current economic woes nationwide and how such problems may impact women’s healthcare needs.
“People are making really [...]