by Karen | Oct 27, 2022 | All, Blog, Chip, Life Lessons, Married Life, Stories
Stress relief comes in different forms for each of us. I find a tall glass of cool Prosecco can cure most of what ails me. A walk in the leaves, the smell of a fire in the fireplace, or Lakeside Farms fresh cider donuts… perfection. Memories can be sharp and...
by Karen | Dec 3, 2018 | All, Being Italian, Being Me, Chip, Stories
Many of you know that pizza making in our house is a religion. I am the designer, Chip is the creator. We make our own sauce, buy only the freshest ingredients from local businesses and, of course, make our own dough. Yes, it is dedication coupled with a desire for... by Karen | Dec 27, 2014 | Blog
Right before Christmas during my routine 6-month check up, they found something on my mammogram, followed up with an ultrasound and discussed options. I don’t like ‘options’…they worry me. An MRI was scheduled for 9am Christmas Eve. Really? ... by Karen | Jun 3, 2014 | Blog
I have refrained from posting for some time now. I have struggled with topics that go nowhere or the ranting of a crazy menopausal woman. I am unsure, even now, why and what I am writing. I will tell you that I have been hit with the are you kidding me? stick. I... by Karen | Dec 9, 2013 | Blog, Chip
It is no secret to the people who know me best that I am a sappy romantic. I love the romance the movies and they all, almost always, end with that perfect kiss. Ahhh. Lately, my husband has sighed in a different way. His posture upon entering the family room and...