Monthly Archives: January 2011

Winter Comfort Food

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Roxanne

This time of year is the time for soups, stews, chilies. But it is also the time of year for other comfort foods that might not so readily come to mind like corn cakes. The world’s ultimate corn cakes can … Continue reading →

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Romantic Winter Mantelscape

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Roxanne

With seasonal and Christmas decorations put away I spent a few minutes to do a winter arrangement on the mantel. I kept it simple and continued using the large pine cone and giant cinnamon sticks because they speak to me … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Story?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Roxanne

Each of us has a story that we tell ourselves and others about our lives. Our story may include the roles we have played in relationships such as a spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent or step-parent for example. The part … Continue reading →

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From Dublin to Juarez

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Roxanne

Dublin and Paris are nice. But they give us a very limited view of the world. Not the world as it really is. The fact is that two thirds of the world lives in unimaginable poverty. We have a moral … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a Choice

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Roxanne

Happiness is a choice and a habit. I have learned that how I feel on the inside does not depend on my exterior circumstances. Individuals like Ghandi and Etty Hillesum are well-known people who have demonstrated this for us. Be … Continue reading →

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