Until recently, I thought it was common place to drink orange juice through a peppermint stick placed in the orange either at camp or during the holidays. Turns out, I was wrong. My former Boy Scout, 4-H husband, and several friends said they never even heard of it before. I could not believe so many […]
Things You Should Not Have to Tell Your Child
October 24, 2010 by
Sometimes when I speak, I hear my mother’s voice and words. I say the same things she said to me. I say them for the same reason. I hear my sister doing the same thing. However, there are somethings we have had to say that I know my mother never even thought of having to […]
How to Pack for Tent Camping
October 11, 2010 by
October is not just a month for Halloween, it is also the month that we always went fall camping in Girl Scouts. I remember having such a great time in the cool October days and somewhat cold October nights. I was in the Girl Scouts for decades. I was also part of the Boy Scout […]
Peppermint Pattie
October 1, 2010 by
My daughter loves Peppermint Patties and Orange Soda Pop. Every time she asks to stop at the near by little store to get some, I think of my dad. Although Dad loved candy, especially chocolate, the peppermint pattie was one candy my mom liked more than him. However, my dad is forever tied in my […]