February, 2012
The Heart of the Matter
Dads, daughters, and one very special day! My father can’t remember my birthday. “It’s August third, right?” “No, Dad. Ken’s birthday is December third. Mine is August fourth.” “Oh, that’s right.” He can’t remember my children’s [...]
The Houses that Jacquelyn Built
Early afternoon light floods through the open front door of this home-in-the-works and comes to rest on a tall woman with sand-colored hair as she leans against the doorframe, thoughtfully watching nine men smooth wet concrete [...]
Pucker Up!
Lemons in Lee County? Count On It! When December rolled around, my dwarf Myer lemon tree was in full bloom. Last year I replanted it in a large container because it was root bound. I moved [...]
Wild Wardrobe
Why stripes and not the whole tiger? You know that animal prints are always all the rage – they’re basically neutrals at this point and fashionistas dare to wear them with anything and everything. I love [...]
Signature Chilies
Putting a special spin on this favorite dish! I’ve never entered a chili cook-off and am perfectly content to believe that my chili is the best chili out there. But like other employees, students, and family [...]
Your Four-Legged Personal Trainer
Talk about the buddy plan! My friend and coworker Noelle is a registered dietitian, and a perfectly petite size two. So I was astonished to learn during one of our many wellness presentations, that she used [...]
No One-Size-Fits-All
Medical recommendations are rampant. Every organization, expert, and interest group makes them, and the motivations for them are legion. Deciding which ones are valid for you isn’t getting easier. I know. I cannot tell you how [...]
A Hearth for the Great Outdoors
Fire pits or fireplaces turn patios into living spaces You can enjoy cool afternoons and evenings outdoors, and it can trump indoor comforts, if you just apply a little heat. A fireplace or fire pit not [...]
February / March 2012
Open publication [...]
The Upper Crust
Great pecan