Halcyon Days

The Halcyon is a legendary bird said to have a peaceful, calming influence on the sea. Modern usage is associated with happiness and tranquility.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Clever

I hope no one will find this morbid, but I am reprinting an obituary that ran in The Sun Herald newspaper in Gulfport, Mississippi. ...

Monday, March 18, 2013

How Many Crackers to Eat a Stick of Bologna?

You know you live in a small town when the grocery store bagger bids you goodbye with, “You’re gonna’ do some mighty fine eatin’ this we...

Sunday, March 17, 2013

A Spring Bouquet

There have been two days of 70 plus degree temperatures and it feels like spring is here. But before I get my hopes up, all I have to do i...

Friday, March 15, 2013

Beware of the Ides of March!

Are you superstitious? I’m not, but I never step on a sidewalk crack or open an umbrella inside Just to be on the safe ...

Thursday, March 14, 2013

A Tea Party - 3-14-2013

“Stands the Church clock at ten to three? And is there honey still for tea?” --Rupert Brooke, The Old Vicarage, Grantchester Good Th...

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Return to the Tearoom

Several weeks ago I posted a recipe for Garlic Cheese Biscuits , which I thought would make a perfect menu addition in a tearoom where I ...

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Hungary Water: First "Modern" European Perfume

Hungary water -- sometimes called "the Queen of Hungary's Water” -- was the first (European) alcohol-based perfume, claimed to da...

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sanda: I seek the beauty of life and living through nature, art, music, photography, books, food, healthy living and my dear animals. I'm also interested in fashion and lifestyle and love seeking out new products and trends. But most of all I love discovering the wisdom of and inspiration from others through their writings. I love my memories of the past, am appreciative and grateful for my present life and can't wait to see what the future brings.

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