Nature’s natural beauty
SAINT AUGUSTINE – A rare sight – nature at its most beautiful at Matanzas Inlet in this photo snapped some time ago by Marcia [Read More]
Down the Lane
You gotta meet Sean
Sean Dietrich headlines a fantastic night of fundraising for the Lee Conlee House. [Read More]
The Traditions of Mincemeat Pies: Historic Links, Sweet Tang
By MARCIA LANE If this were medieval times and you were sitting down to a mincemeat pie, you’d be ready for a dish including pheasants, capons (male chickens, castrated), partridges, conies (European rabbits) and a couple of pigeons. Those were [Read More]
Get Inspiration Under The Mistletoe
By MARCIA LANE Whether you call it Viscum album or Viscum cruciatum or Phoradendron leucarpum, if you put a red bow on it and hang it in the hallway chances are you’ll find people grabbing a kiss. Yep, we’re talking mistletoe here. [Read More]
Waiting For Saint Nicholas
By MARCIA LANE Does Santa exist? Of course he does. Haven’t you seen Miracle on 34th Street – preferably the Edmund Gwenn-Maureen O’Hara- John Payne version? But even before the 1947 movie there was a fellow named Nicholas, Saint Nicholas. [Read More]
Poinsettias Part Of Our Christmas
By MARCIA LANE Poinsettias originated in Mexico, but they’ve become a standard part of Christmas in the United States. While bright red is probably the most familiar color, the plants come in other shades including pink, white, burgundy, marbled [Read More]
Wear That Christmas Sweater With Pride
by MARCIA LANE Remember when you could wear a Christmas sweater and just enjoy it? Bright-faced Santas. Reindeers flying. Scottish terriers prancing. Just something happy and a bit out of the norm from a staid cardigan. Now manufacturers [Read More]
Days of December Advent Calendar
Each day of December has special memories, meanings and traditions. Once a day we’ll be adding to our calendar of days. We’re starting off with an Advent calendar. Advent comes from the Latin word meaning “coming” and the calendars are used [Read More]
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