Posadas are an important part of Mexican Christmas celebrations. The word posada means “inn” or “shelter” in Spanish, and this tradition re-enacts Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay…
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Kurt Vile is a recent discovery. He’s a great songwriter despite his youth — he has an old soul. His music is described best by his record company: “The music is…
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This is one of the first soups I made in my new Instant Pot pressure cooker. Even though the recipe is for a slow cooker, I modified it and used my…
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My mom has had a stovetop pressure cooker for years. After seeing other food bloggers fall in love with their Instant Pot, I bought myself one. Best decision ever — I’ve…
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Here’s a young artist from Portland who’s marketing plan includes allowing easy access to his music online. I’m fond of this song because it makes me think of my trip across…
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I’ve often been told that I look much younger than my age. “No way, you’re not a grandmother!” I get many compliments on my skin — smooth, clear, and glowing are…
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One of my favorite local dishes from the Cortona area in Tuscany is Pici al Fumo. It’s a pasta dish with a tomato cream sauce that gets it flavor from bacon,…
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Today was Dia de la Revolución in Mexico. November 20th marks the anniversary of the start of the 1910-1917 Revolution— when Francisco I. Madero and his supporters worked to unseat the dictator…
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I’ve been a fan of Loreena McKennitt for nearly 25 years, a obsession that began with her release of “The Visit”. I’ve seen her live in concerts halls and folk festivals…
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Here’s a great article for those of you who would like to start collecting photography: 10 Tips For Collecting Photography People who have added my photography to their collections are from…
