Oct 212018

No Offense Columbus, But…

We lived in Columbus for 17 years. While there are a lot of great memories and great friends there, I don’t miss it. I miss seeing J-Dub every week and having lunch or shopping with…Continue Reading

Oct 142018

It Was a Great Day to be a Bengals Fan

For many years my family had Bengals season tickets. Twenty-nine years ago, I went on my honeymoon to Cincinnati and saw the Bengals play the dolphins. Unfortunately they lost. After all, that Dan Marino guy…Continue Reading

Oct 032018

Weekly Meal Plan #5

Saturday: Brats and Tots with loaded macaroni salad Sunday: Grilled boneless strip steaks and baked potatoes with green beans Monday: Sunday Lasagna Tuesday: BBQ Bacon & Cheddar Naans Wednesday: Breakfast Bowls Thursday: Chili Spaghetti Friday:…Continue Reading

Sep 252018

Meal Plan #4 – Greek Week?

No wonder people eat out so often. It’s tough to come up with creative things to make for dinner. Plus – you know us. We are creatures of habit. That said, I do what I…Continue Reading

Sep 042018

Proof That I Live in the Country

I often call where we live, the “almost country”. The neighborhood sort of looks like the burbs, but the surrounding area is pretty country. I mean, there’s a tractor crossing sign at the intersection right…Continue Reading

Aug 272018

A Girl Has No Name

Have I mentioned how much I love Game of Thrones? I just finished watching the series for the umpteenth time. I’m sad that 2019 brings the last season. Although I can’t wait to see it!…Continue Reading

Aug 252018

Weekly Meal Plan #3

My meal plans always revolve around what’s on sale. I’ve become such a thrifty shopper since moving to the “almost country”. I bought a whole brisket this time. I’m going to cook half this week…Continue Reading

Aug 082018

Mom’s 80th Birthday!

Wow! What a fun day. My mom celebrated her 80th birthday on Sunday. I hosted the party and I couldn’t have asked for a better day. We had family, friends and of course, food. The…Continue Reading

Aug 032018

Husband Out of Town? I Baked a Pie

I love chocolate. It’s actually probably an addiction. It started when I was a kid and one of my fondest chocolate memories was my grandma’s chocolate pie. She actually gave me the recipe for the…Continue Reading