What Our Grandmothers Knew
by AGroup in Homemaking on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:00 AM
Based on what I’ve seen of her old photographs, my maternal grandmother’s friends were exceptionally blessed in the looks department. Come to think of it, my paternal grandmother’s friends were, as well.
This is always my first impression when I peruse their old photo albums anyway. In reality, though, none of the women memorialized between the pages of these books had Marilyn Monroe’s figure or Audrey Hepburn’s profile. In fact, some of them were homely, some of them were plump, and none of them... READ MORE
When Daddy's Away
by Elizabeth Foss in Homemaking on Monday, July 20, 2009 6:00 AM
When I was a little girl my father was a naval officer and I always said I’d never marry a military man because they traveled too much.
My husband isn’t a naval officer; he’s a television producer who specializes in live remote sporting events. It’s the “remote” that gets us. Until they start playing professional sports in my backyard, he’s going to travel to support his family.
We’ve been at this a long time now and I’ve learned a thing or two along the way. Mike is usually gone three days a week—sometimes... READ MORE
Spend a Day Down on the Farm
by Elizabeth Foss in Homemaking on Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:00 AM
The dates are circled on the calendar as if they were summer holidays, and the children know the order in which they will come: strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, and then two rounds of apples. Those are the days we will drive an hour west into the countryside. Those are the days that stand out like bright squares on a quilt of happy childhood memories.
The children climb out of the van on Strawberry Day. The farmer is waiting. He’s bursting with excitement and thrilled to see them. Perhaps... READ MORE
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