On Becoming My Mother
The one thing no woman wants to hear is that she’s becoming her mother. I guess...
On Becoming My Mother
The one thing no woman wants to hear is that she’s becoming her mother. I guess it’s mostly because when people say that, they are usually referring to a negative characteristic or behavior of her mother. But even still, I am no different. Recently I was writing down recipes and thinking of how I make some of my favorite dishes. I found myself saying, “oh just a little of this and a little of that.” And then I stopped short and said, “I’ve just become my mother!” When I was younger and just getting into learning new recipes and starting… [Full Post]
2010: Gift
Gift. This month, gifts and gift-giving can seem inescapable. What’s the most memorable gift, tangible or emotional, you received this year? (Author: Holly Root) The best gift I’ve been given this year, and every year, is the great friendship and love I receive from my family and friends. I couldn’t ask for more. Anyway, I’d rather talk about a gift I gave, because I love giving more than receiving. I made this little cow for my mom, and it’s a very lovely story. You can read it here on her blog. I am not going back there though because it… [Full Post]
Christmas Gift
So.. for the past few years, each Christmas I try to out-do myself with my Christmas present to my mom. One year I made a calendar with photos of the family. Another I gave her a beautiful nativity set (she loves nativities). Last year was a simple hand-made ornament, so I guess that wasn’t enough wow factor. But still it was nice. (And you know moms, they love anything you make. Think back to the macaroni pictures we all used to do!) But this year.. Let me just say, without giving too much away because she reads this blog –… [Full Post]
2010: Gift
Gift. This month, gifts and gift-giving can seem inescapable. What’s the most memorable...
Christmas Gift
So.. for the past few years, each Christmas I try to out-do myself with my Christmas...