It's certainly easy to take for granted the little things in life. Only when you don't have those things close by do you recognize the value they held in your life at one time or another. With an intro like that, I should be talking about something profound. But, to put it bluntly, I am talking about food! Yes, this post is solely dedicated to the number one reason my hubby and I now find ourselves with over-extended waist lines...

It's after midnight in Colorado and officially Christmas Eve. Over the past several days I've been running around like a wild woman--shopping, baking, decorating, and addressing Christmas cards. I am finally sitting down now after having just finished making the soup for Christmas Eve dinner. ...

I've been absent from the blogging world for some time, but I'm blaming it on the cesspool of stress I've been swimming in. Hey, I'm only stating the facts! A recent survey by the American Psychological Association claims that, "more Denver residents say that their work, money and job stability are significant sources of stress than Americans nationwide." I thought this survey validated all of the craziness in my life lately and felt it would be perfect to blog about. ...

If I had to pick one word to define a major difference between big city and small town life, it would begin with T and end with C (and no it isn't "terrific"). TRAFFIC! You can't go anywhere in the city or the burbs without running into it. There is no such thing as running a simple errand or grabbing something quick from the grocery store. ...

I've been away from McCook for 13 years and I want to come back! My zip code is in Denver now, but I have such a longing in my heart to return to my home--McCook, Nebraska, 69001. After having lived in the big city, I can wholeheartedly say that I'm glad for my small town upbringing. ...