The US and Canada celebrated Labor Day yesterday. The long weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and the last day of freedom for many children who are back to school today. As adults we also feel the blues of carefree days by the lake basked in sunshine. The days will be … [Read more...] about Labor Day Lavender Blues
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Summer is Perfect Time for Servants Serviceberry Pie
No sooner than the cooler weather had me pulling out my light sweaters, we experienced a resurgence of summer in our part of the world. I won't be fooled, though, summer will be ending soon, for me marked by all the back-to-school sales. We did enjoy a wonderful summer day … [Read more...] about Summer is Perfect Time for Servants Serviceberry Pie
Think Pink with Classic Downton Rhubarb Summer Cocktails
"Better get outside, there's only two more days of summer." That is my mantra every August to help encourage myself and my co-workers to get outside at lunch because soon it will be too cold to sit outside in the sun. Soon the days will get shorter, cooler and all the fresh … [Read more...] about Think Pink with Classic Downton Rhubarb Summer Cocktails
Getting Downton with Strawberry Ice, Ice, Baby
The days are getting longer, and the warmer weather is slowly starting to make itself at home. Encouraged, Lord D. bought me a new pink bicycle which I will name Daisy, although she looks like a Penelope to me. Sadly all is not right in the world. Last Monday I lost a friend … [Read more...] about Getting Downton with Strawberry Ice, Ice, Baby