Our Good Life

I love fudge and eggnog, so to try this one was a no-brainer!  It is a creamy fudge, rich, and very pretty.


This freeze…

Bob's staff was treated to an Open House at the college since time ran out to have an Open House at our house!  We …

It is a tradition in our family to see Christmas tree lights!  It has been a bit more difficult these days to get in…

I have heard that I am a "no-reply blogger."  I have tried to fix this.  I'll find out if it works!

Bob and I were invited to a Christmas party in New Town. I was happy to learn that I could bring a treat! I decided t…

We left Saint Charles around 7:30 with cups of coffee and hot chocolate in hand.  Also in hand:  homemade noodles, home…

With my mom standing at number 1 on the waiting list for a senior apartment, this very likely could be the last Thanks…

Before Facebook, I would receive a good number of birthday wishes from my students, parents and family.  A few of my fr…

Today the temperature went way down, after having some wonderful fall temps this past week.  The poor trick-or-treaters…

For many years we have had a birthday tailgate party for Ashley.  Her birthday, being at the end of October, has been t…

The Beach District at New Town is definitely ready for Halloween.  This year we have even more homes decorated for the …

A new New Town friend and I decided to have a Pumpkin Pinterest Party at my house and it has been so much fun planning …

We have had a great crop of tomatoes this year.  Bob planted an heirloom (Purple Cherokee), a beefsteak, a plum and a c…