Growing up, we were patriotic but usually succumbed to procrastination. So maybe a flag was out, sometimes bunting and other times we would go all out. Some years, my dad would bring home fireworks, such as bottle rockets and firecrackers, but mostly it would be sparklers.Mostly, though, we ...
This time of year, our thoughts are with the watermelon. My kids are constantly asking for that luscious fruit. Although not available from local producers yet, the southern crop is ready and willing.Originating in Africa, it has been a part of civilization for a while. There were pictures of ...
I鈥檝e had a back and forth relationship with working out 鈥� candidly, I go back and forth with doing it.Over my 40 years, I鈥檝e tried more things than I can count, looking for that magic thing that would keep me engaged and not make it feel like perpetual a chore.I can tell you with complete ...
There is nothing like a trip to New England to introduce you to the summer eating season.Recently, Stacy and I were lucky enough to find the clam chowder, fried clams, lobster rolls, wild blueberry pie, oysters and fried dough found in and around the New England coast. They are easy to find and ...
I try my darndest to make all my meals from scratch, keeping things as whole-some as possible. There are days, though, that between work, the kids鈥� activities and housework, I just can鈥檛.It鈥檚 the struggle a lot of moms and dads have: wanting to fuel yourselves and your children with the ...
