Thoughts and prayers for those dealing with flood, wind and fire this morning — and for weeks to come. I volunteered as part of the US State Department’s International Visitors Program for several years. There are wonderful people everywhere who serve and sacrifice for their fellow citizens, but visitors from all over the world marveled […]
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Here’s to a great holiday weekend! I’m almost done painting the trim on the main floor and the guys are busy preparing the floor for carpeting. Glad they started early, because the installer called and said he can come sooner than expected next week. So excited! We’re looking forward to meeting family for the State […]
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A beautiful out of town wedding last Saturday and an enjoyable visit with good friends on Sunday. The eclipse on Monday was three minutes of awesome!!! We went to the viewing at the local college stadium with several thousand high school kids and the college marching band drummers — so fun!! Now I’m back to […]
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Bought our eclipse glasses so we are ready! We are near the middle of the totality swath crossing the US from Oregon to the Carolinas. We’ll only have two minutes of total darkness here, but people from all over the country and the world are expected to arrive just to experience those two minutes — […]
Calypso Burgers
So juicy and full of flavor, you’ll make Calypso Burgers for guests, for family and just because. Topped with cheese, lettuce, sweet onion, extra mango chutney and grilled pineapple, Calypso Burgers make a statement any time of year. Serve with baked sweet potato fries and a crisp salad, you might not even want dessert. But […]
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Had a great family reunion last weekend. Lots of fun and laughter and good food. The weather was absolutely perfect — not always something to count on in August on the Great Plains. Kids were able to play in the splashpad while adults caught up with those they hadn’t seen for a while. I wasn’t […]
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!