The Tree – Yes, That Tree As spring came into focus, this year, we decided it was time to deal with a few of the trees that were too close to the house, including The Tree. The Tree in our life, the infamous tree, is the tree that was involved in Kate’s...
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Pickled Beets My first memories of a “real” delicatessen are in California, going into Canter’s Deli that was open 24 hours a day! The deli had enough neon to belong in Los Angeles and enough of everything else – from good food to ambiance – to be a Jewish deli; however,...
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Riverbanks Botanical Garden “And the secret garden bloomed and bloomed and every morning revealed new miracles.” ~ Frances Hodgson Burnett ~ The Secret Garden I love gated gardens with architectural features that invite you in to explore their treasures. It was particularly nice to have this garden to myself. One of the things I...
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For Caroline Cobre, Oriente, Cuba http://www.guije.com/pueblo/municipios/ocobre/indexe.htm April 27, 1948 — saved; April 27, 1949 — baptized in the Holy Spirit; December 25, 1948 — baptized in water 408 53 St. West, Apt. 10 New York, New York (1957) 555 E. Elizabeth, Brownsville, Texas, c/o Rev. H. Glenn Smith (1958) 26 Calle...
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Gray’s Papaya Hot dogs are most definitely a food I must be in the mood for; they are not part of my regular fare, but a good hotdog can certainly hit the spot, at the right moment – like say the 4th of July! For me, what makes a great hot dog...
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Pagoda & Oriental Garden In Norfolk, Virginia, while searching for the Mermaids, which dot the cities landscape, I was advised by a passerby, that I should make sure not to miss the Pagoda & and Oriental Garden. I thanked him for his suggestion, and stepped up my pace! This small...
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Julia Ideson Library A Part of the Houston Public Library As a child, my Mother would often take me and my sisters to the public library; it was of course an inexpensive diversion, but it was also the place where her endless curiosities could be addressed. I do not remember her ever...
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Bread Pudding I love bread pudding! I enjoy it hot out of the oven, at room temperature, and chilled; it is great plain or with sauce or whipped cream. It is a dish that travels well and sits happily in the refrigerator for a good week, especially in an airtight container. If I...
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Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers I do not think it is a secret, especially to his wife, that my favorite person in the world, to cook for, is Marcial. Both he and his son eat with gusto; Marcial is adventurous, in general, but also with food and is always willing to try anything...
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Oklahoma City National Memorial “We have come here to say to those who masterminded this cruel plot and those who executed it the spirit of this city and this nation will not be defeated.” ~ Reverend Billy Graham ~ “You are entering the area where the Alfred P. Murrah Building...
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