I haven’t shared much in this space about Wheels’, his illness and subsequent events. But today I want to share A Pinch of Joy: I recently sold the no longer needed mobility van. Sister Bee called a few weeks ago and said her daughter’s former classmate was looking for a mobility van– could she […]
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It has been 10 years since we moved to the Great Plains. Wheels called our new home a jewel box when we first looked at it. Because all the light fixtures matched, I think 🙂 All the walls were dark golden mustard. We painted them. All! The yard had a number of specimen plants barely […]
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My new walking shoes arrived – the same ones I have bought once a year, every year for — well, years. I opened the box, followed a you tube video on how to lace shoes to conform to your foot and tested them by walking into the kitchen. What is that sound? I must have […]
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Enjoyed the holidays with family, including New Year’s Eve at sister Bee’s. It was a little smaller than in the past since her husband is having knee surgery on Monday. Also celebrated the Special Teacher’s newly minted Master’s degree with Zoom call to her dad, my brother. While they all were here we had a […]
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Nate the Great came to visit yesterday. He’ll be here until after New Years while his mom catches up on work projects. Just came in from a long walk — long as in spaced out. He was a full block full steam ahead! We had a discussion at lunch about the French Revolution. We actually […]
Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos, The Party In a Pan
In our family, the New Year’s Junk Food Banquet is a tradition. We get together to eat all the things we haven’t touched all year. Potato chips. Candy. Ooey gooey stuff. Sweet stuff. Rich and buttery stuff. Little bitty pieces. But an indulgence none the less. We play all the loud and noisy games […]






Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!