Month: January 2015

Something pretty to look at after the blizzard !

No long winded post here – just one of my Mom’s violets. Have I told you that she’s got a ‘thumb’ for violets! (I don’t know if it’d be a green thumb,…or a violet one. LOL) She can take one of those $3.00 tiny plants from the store and transform it into a blooming powerhouse […] Read more…

Rec-Room fun: the ‘B’

Back in October, I went with my Aunt and her friend Connie to Renningers Antique Extravaganza. I’d picked up one of those old sign letters that have become popular these days. It cost me a whopping $25. I loved it because this one was from a real sign and not one of the reproduction Chinese […] Read more…

Solar Should be a No-Brainer in The Sunshine State

Turns out, it’s not.  Yesterday, I had a bit of a rant on Facebook about an email / survey I’d gotten from my power company. I thought about it a while and figured I needed a follow-up or maybe even a post for my friends that don’t follow me on social media.  I’m sure you’re […] Read more…

Bone Broth Soup : Not such a new fad

OK it’s a New Year, and even Kathy, my super-fit Auntie, has said it’s time to work off those pounds. I know I’ve got plenty to work off. Although, we still have to eat…but eat well. This week I bring you something super healthy, tasty and maybe even a relief for your food budget. There […] Read more…

Roast Beast to rival a Whoville Feast

The other night we had a dinner guest over. Because her visit was a bit of a surprise, and she’s not exactly new to chez Beal, I didn’t feel bad about serving leftovers. No, I’m not talking about the evening where we get out all of those bits of edibles that I can’t toss, but […] Read more…

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