You may think, “What kind of title is that?” and you would be right. The title refers to a favorite Christmas cookie of mine: jolly jellies. Some people call them thumbprint cookies, but we have always referred to them as jolly jellies. Originally, I suppose the recipe came from our favorite Betty Crocker Cookie CookbookContinue reading “Is Your Jelly Jolly? Favorite Christmas Cookie Series”
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Six Word Story #19
He had knife. Gun trumps knife.
I Had to Laugh
I will say that there is an awful lot out there of which to make fun when it comes to people’s driving habits. I generally keep up a running commentary while in the car. Today had to be the best, though. Child #2 and I were grocery shopping a few towns over. We were inContinue reading “I Had to Laugh”
We Wish You a Jingle Jolly…
When I was a little girl, my dad made up new lyrics for “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” It became an instant classic in our house. It went like this: We wish you a jingle jolly; We wish you a hot tamale! We wish you an enchilada; And a taco or two! An absoluteContinue reading “We Wish You a Jingle Jolly…”
What Do You Want Out of Life?
What is it you dreamed of when you were a child? Did you wish to be an astronaut? A dancer? A painter? A doctor, perhaps? Or maybe a parent? I was thinking about this today, as my oldest is struggling some with life choices. She is working at a fast food restaurant, yet she isContinue reading “What Do You Want Out of Life?”
Mental Health Prayers
Please pray for another of my babies who is having some mental health concerns. Thank you and God bless, Rita
Does Your Chocolate Crinkle? Favorite Christmas Cookies Series
As a child, I was always jealous that my grandma would bake Christmas cookies with only one of my cousins. There were actually three of us cousins that lived close enough to participate, but it was only Diane with whom she shared that special day. My sister and I were left out. We did haveContinue reading “Does Your Chocolate Crinkle? Favorite Christmas Cookies Series”
Six Word Story #18
“Come with me,” he hissed menacingly.
To Have or Have Not – Pie Crust
This last few weeks I have been giving a lot of thought to pie. Well, more accurately, pie crust. Do you ever find your mind straying to pie crust? Well, mine did! The problem with pie crust is finding a good gluten free recipe for one. Yes, I am aware that the stores sell pre-madeContinue reading “To Have or Have Not – Pie Crust”
For What I Am Thankful
There are times in our lives that we sit back and take stock. June 6, 2015 and the months that followed were a time of deep stock-taking for me and my family. The day started out like many others, a beautiful, sunny Saturday. We we’re headed to a quincinera party; the first any of usContinue reading “For What I Am Thankful”
GF Recipes and Writings 