There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~Celia Thaxter It seems like just yesterday we were kicking off Memorial Day weekend with the traditional burgers-and-dogs barbeque, watching our pale-faced kids enjoy the warmth of the sun and the extra day light hours. Last night we were doing the same, except we were toasting to the end of Summer 2011 in our fleeces, watching our sun-kissed children roam around in our neighbor’s backyard! As with the end to every summer, I’m left scratching my head wondering where the time went. Last … [Read more...]
Got Perspective?
August 31, 2011 By 2 Comments
The world is a half glass of water. You are a half glass of water. Your perspective determines whether you focus on what you have or what you are missing It is wise to be aware of personal and social shortcomings. However, life is richer when you immerse yourself in the great things within your reach... (Unknown) This past weekend was a true lesson/test for me about keeping everything in perspective. I am always trying to preach this mantra to my young kids-- missed opportunities, broken toys, sibling arguments, lost games are usually … [Read more...]
My Summer of Sweet ‘N Low
August 24, 2011 By 7 Comments
We’re in the last lazy, hazy days of August. The kids are out of camp with no real schedule. The new school year looms upon us and I’m reflecting on summer 2011. Without a doubt, my summers always feel like a total blur. It seems like just yesterday I was checking off the items on my daughter’s packing list for her first journey to sleep away camp. Now, I’m racing through stores, trying to get some back-to-school clothes for the kids while Halloween costumes adorn the walls. Sheesh, it’s so hard to live in the moment these days. Last … [Read more...]
A Peanut Butter Pie – In Memory of Mikey
August 17, 2011 By 8 Comments
I don't know Mikey. I have never met him. However, I have been following his wife Jennifer Perillo's blog, In Jennie's Kitchen, for a while prior to launching MyJudytheFoodie. What I'm quickly learning about the blogging world is how you can feel so connected, so in sync with someone whom you've never physically met, just by consistently reading their posts. Those that know Jennie personally, and those that simply follow her blog (like me), learned that Jennie's husband Mikey died unexpectedly of a heart attack. He leaves behind … [Read more...]
