Fort Drum & the 10th Mountain Division soldiers hold a special place in our hearts; we were stationed there for three years and were there when a crash killed eleven in 2003. We have been ... Read More about Pray for Them: Crash Kills Ten
The Lone Americans: J. Called, Sort of: 05May06
It's getting increasingly frustrating trying to have a conversation in snippets. We hadn't spoken in almost two weeks and when he was finally able to call, we we were cut off three times after ... Read More about The Lone Americans: J. Called, Sort of: 05May06
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
You wouldn't guess it from her blue eyes and blonde hair, but our daughter is 1/4 Mexican (I am half, from my Dad's side). Growing up, my blue-eyed, blonde-haired mom helped celebrate this ... Read More about Happy Cinco de Mayo!
The Littlest Chair
I saw this child-sized wicker rocker in need of some love at an antique shop and decided it would make a great piece for E. - a nice companion to the two new adult wicker chairs I bought for the front ... Read More about The Littlest Chair
To Drive or Not to Drive: J. Called 22Apr06
As usual, it was brief. But he sounded very energized. He is excited about his upcoming R&R. He even took time to talk to E. and to ask about her (he hasn't in a while - apathy ... Read More about To Drive or Not to Drive: J. Called 22Apr06
BEST White Chili
This recipe comes from a foody couple in Montana (friends of my parents). I have made this several times in the last few months and everyone LOVES it. Like all soup recipes, you can amend ... Read More about BEST White Chili