Showing posts with label food posts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food posts. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Life goes on beyond those things that bring us down

 


It has gotten to the point where I am truly concerned about leaving the house and traveling the streets of my town or any town.  What your political affiliation is doesn't matter anymore.  Pass through the wrong place at the wrong time and for no reason at all, you could be attacked.  This is not the America I grew up in.  When I was a kid, our parents allowed us to ride our bikes in the neighborhood and were encouraged to stay out there and enjoy the company of our friends.  Be free to be kids.

All my time is now dedicated to updating and growing my blogs.  It is what I did before I met The Captain, after JR, my first husband passed away.  My blogs were a way to numb my brain to anything personal and concentrate on writing and research different subjects.  

It worked for me and led me to finding a new life for myself.  It just didn't last long enough and here I am again, grieving the loss of another little family.  Kiki was my family too, even if she was a precious pet that was just like a person to me . . . the daughter I never had.  Sorry if you think I am crazy!  It is all getting easier to deal with every day and I am grateful to have a place to let it out.  It has been a way for me to heal.

This morning I cracked myself up laughing when I realized that I had created a "potato day" and posted one food blog post after another about potato soup.  LOL I am so grateful for getting my sense of humor back even if anyone thinks I am a little twisted. 

And with all of this, it has occurred to me that this means progress.  I have a saying on my Peace Love Happiness blog and has become the purpose of the blog . . . "I'm hoping my life experiences will help someone know that life goes on beyond those things that bring us down."  

Have a great rest of the week my friends . . . my new blog posts follow.


NEW BLOG POSTS

LaBelladiva

DIY Scrapyard Tote

How to Sew Mini Baskets – that fold together!

20 Ways to Make Your House Smell Better UPDATE

How to Make a Bedside Pocket Organizer from Old Jeans


Subtropical Gardening

Citrus Trees You Can Grow in Pots and Containers This Winter

How To Prune Rose Bushes – And Why To Do It In Late Winter!

Top 10 Plants to Propagate That Grow From Cuttings

African Violet Care 101

Top 10 Annuals That Attract Hummingbirds

How to Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree Indoors or Outside UPDATE

Why You Should Plant French Marigolds In Your Garden 

How to Make a Hanging Succulent Ball


Gina's Italian Kitchen

Cherry Dump Cake UPDATED

Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Skillet

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole 

Easy Taco Casserole

Unstuffed Peppers

Ravioli Filling Recipes and Pasta Sauce Make for Easy Italian Dinners

Slow Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Famous Butter Chicken

Breakfast Burritos

Easy Italian Roasted Chicken

Ore-Ida Slow-Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

Ore-Ida Loaded Potato Soup

Homemade Potato Soup

Potato Corn Chowder

Roasted Cheesy Potato and Ham Soup In Pretzel Bowls

Here’s Every Type of Pepper From Sweet to Spicy

Fried Pork Chops








Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Culture change memories for a babyboomer

 


Keeping busy has made a huge difference in my general attitude and mood.  When you don't have the time to think about a bunch of negative stuff all the time, it is natural to feel better.  Lesson learned - stay busy!

In updating my blogs, I have revisited good memories of the past, like The British Invasion and The Beatles first visit to the US and their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.  It took me back to a time where I experienced a huge culture change for my generation.  I wrote a post about it for Babyboomer Flashback back in 2011 and have reposted it.  It put a huge smile on my face since it was a phenomenal time in my life as I was not quite a teenager, but no longer a child going through this awesome culture change. 

Memories can be so healing to a grieving soul and I'm so grateful for them.

Following is a list of new blog posts.  As I clean up the blogs, I am also bringing back some very old posts that are special.  

Here's to everyone having a wonderful rest of the week!  Stay safe and grateful for those you love.



New Blog Posts

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Cowboy Pork Chops

Cheeseburger Quiche

Easy Holiday Casseroles for Christmas Dinner

Cinnamon Pecan Cookie Bars

Almond Crescent Cookies

Easy Crock-Pot Candy

Peanut Brittle

Mint Sandwich Cookies

Peppermint Bark

Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy

Buttermilk Pecan Pralines

Cheese Grits Casserole

Breakfast Crescent Ring

Alabama Corn Sticks (Cast Iron Pan Recipe)

Hot Tamale Pie

Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie


LaBelladiva

Christmas Tree Themes That'll Inspire You


Babyboomer Flashback

The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show


Subtropical Gardening

Make Your Real Christmas Tree Last All Through The Holidays


Peace Love Happiness

Blessed beyond the chaos