For today’s Music Monday which happens to fall on Memorial Day, I chose this rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by Chris Stapleton. One of the best versions I have heard in a very long time. I hope each of you have a wonderful Memorial Day Holiday and take time to reflect and think of […]

I had hoped to grab some pics of what is all blooming here, but with the wind and rain, the delicate blooms of iris, peonies, roses, etc, have taken a bit of a beating. They are on the tail end of their bloom season as well and it won’t be long before the daylilies will […]

Happy Monday everyone! Time for another Music Monday. I chose this song because of it being so upbeat and I liked the retro feel of the old classic shows they used for this video. Hope you enjoy it! Feel free to join in with a song choice of your own for today!

Don’t we all feel forever young? At least in our minds, even when our bodies say no… 1/25/1939 – 5/2/2024

It’s that time again, for another Music filled Monday. I chose this oldie from the past because it is such an upbeat song and it seemed perfect to get the day started. Have a favorite song? Feel free to post it for today’s Music Monday.

I came across this song on Youtube the other day, and I had forgotten just how good it is! I really love the horns and the back-up singers along with the amazing vocals of Annie Lennox. Have a favorite tune? Feel free to post it for today’s Music Monday! Extra bonus points for posting some […]

I won’t be bothering to try and view the eclipse here in Nebraska since we will only be able to get a partial view of it. But for today’s Music Monday, I have to include the classic, “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. It’s been years since I saw the video and I had forgotten how […]

I thought since today is April 1st, April Fool’s Day, that I would go with that theme and post a song that had the word “Fool” in it. Have a favorite song for today? Feel free to post it. Extra brownie points if it follows the theme of having the word “Fool” in the lyrics […]

I hope you have a wonderful Easter, no matter how you plan on celebrating the day. I do hope chocolate is involved!

I had a request by one of my brothers for lemon bars. So I made a batch last night. I have a couple of different recipes I use, and this is one of the more traditional recipes. Lemon Bars Base: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup margarine or butter, softened Filling: […]