Smooth Sailing

OK..This year is going to be different! I've been thinking about all the things that I want to accomplish this year and I AM going to get them done. Usually I only "list" physical things i.e. Get in shape (always on the list), be more organized...you know, but this time I'm also including spiritual ones as well. I think that they are the MOST important. A friend of mine accomplished something that I'm sure has been on her list for a long time. She finished her book and it is now for sale on Amazon! It looks like a great book if you would like to check it out! It's called Prisoner of Circumstance. .. What a wonderful accomplishment. I can't wait until my husband finishes the one he is writing. Thank you Nadine for the offer to help with self-publishing. As another little plug, my niece Harmony just started a little business making hair bows and other children's items. She comes from a VERY creative family and has made some beautiful things. ...

Soon after getting home from running errands today, my very cool neighbor "Miss Kayla" called me and said "I'm making Gumbo." "Come on over if you want to learn how!" (First you make a roux and add onions, garlic and beef broth) Well, Kayla is SUCH a great cook, and Certified Cajun all the way. I LOVE her gumbo, so I grabbed my camera (must document) and my kids and we headed next door. (Then you add the smoked sausage and seasoned chicken (still on the bone) and let it boil till the chicken is done.) This is a recipe that has been in her family for a long time. I'm sure she has a million with the same "M.O.". Cooking and recipes are definitely something that you pass on to your children in these parts. I don't think you can get married without taking a "cooking test" first. Now it starts to get nice and brown and the aroma is just wonderful. Add a little Louisiana rice and voila! After we were done and the chicke...

Well, after two years they are finally finished! Santa can come down our chimney now because the "stockings are hung by the chimney with care!" My sister and I starting sewing these and now they are finally finished. Sadly hers did not make the "cut" when she was cleaning out her house to move last year. They kind of remind me of Dr. Seuss..our FAVORITE author! Merry Christmas everyone!!

Happy December! Well, I normally wouldn't try to use my blog to sell too many things, but I thought some of you might be interested in some Christmas CD's that my husband arranged and recorded (music is his first profession). My husband plays most of the instruments and and we both sing as will as one other female vocalist. My good friend Scarlet and I were chatting about these CD's yesterday. I mentioned the stories of her daughter singing along to the music on these CD's years ago. We laughed because she didn't remember that at all. I guess we are getting old. It's good to have friends that remember the pieces of the puzzle so we can put it all together later! Maybe blogs will help with that issue! Silent Night: A Christmas Collection is a mixture of traditional favorites with some very nice vocals. Joy to the World: A Christmas Collection is a mixture of instrumental traditional favorites. If you would like to listen just click here . I'm sel...