Monthly Archives: October 2014

The other evening while visiting friends in Northwest Indiana, I had dinner with a few of them in a beautiful Mexican restaurant in Munster, a building that used to be the Town Hall. The staff was wonderful, and the food … Continue reading →

I believe that being grateful is a natural part of being human. We may have to learn how to express and channel that reaction to kindness or help, but gratitude is innate in our species, as it is in other … Continue reading →

           CURRIED PUMPKIN SOUP Ingredients:   1 med. onion, chopped 1/4 cup butter or olive oil 1 29 oz. can Libby’s cooked pumpkin puree (not pie filling) 1 large can chicken or vegetable broth or your own stock  1 tsp. sugar … Continue reading →

Stubborn Remnants of Childhood We all have childhood memories, some of which we actually share. It’s wonderful when a friend says about something from many years ago, “Oh yeah, I remember that too!” Having grown up in Northwest Indiana, I … Continue reading →