Depending on where you live and who you know, people have various Halloween traditions. When I was a kid in Highlands Ranch, the customs were pretty straight-forward: We carved pumpkins, dressed up and went trick-or-treating. Sometimes we went to a party. Sometimes my dad would take us to a spook house (as he called it; they …
Category Archives: Oldies But Goodies
Making a Mother-Son Connection
I’ve been noticing a lot of Daddy Daughter Dance pictures on Facebook — the little girls’ faces sparkling like champagne electric fizz. The dads are all cheeks — blushing from flattery. I never attended such a dance with my dad; no host. And for the same reason, I’ve never attended a Mommy Son Dance. Making …
Fondue Party
I like a good fondue party. Fondue is so chic with its tiny blue flame and color-coded pokers. Guests light up as they dip a cube of French bread or green apple into the bubbling cheese/wine concoction. But for years at my house, the little cauldron would be forgotten among the other fare and festivities and the …
Things to Do in March
Depending on the year, things to do in March can be a mixed bag of events. What do we have…Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, The Ides of March, Daylight Saving, St. Patrick’s Day and the vernal equinox. In other words, crawfish and Cajun Mary’s day, you got a little something on your forehead day, …
Caterpillars Don’t Eat Acidophilus
Becoming a mom has certainly changed my life. But what I’ve noticed lately is how motherhood has changed the way I speak. My parenting style involves a lot of teaching. Unless I’ve really been beaten down by my darling little boys and their unyielding precociousness, you’ll rarely hear me say, “Because I said so!” No. …