Before my big trip last month, I hosted a little mini-meeting for our chapter of the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL). The goal of these gatherings is simple but so important: for the moms to meet and connect without the boys before we serve together throughout the year. There are a variety of mini-meeting formats… Read More
I love chicken pot pie. Like love love love love love it. It’s the ultimate comfort food for me. I’ve been making the same recipe for 25 years now – one that came from one of my best friend’s mothers – and it’s been my go-to whenever someone around here needs a little love. I’ve… Read More
We headed down to Tech last weekend for the GT vs. VT game. After three decades, it’s pretty fun to be a winning team. I loved spending the entire game surrounded by my ZTA ladies! Honey kept asking if I was ever going to come up to our seats, but honestly… it’s rare to have… Read More
I don’t typically review books here that I didn’t love. Mainly because I don’t have extra hours to spend writing about something that didn’t resonate, and I doubt you’re here for that either. :-) But Broken Country felt different. I wanted to share it because I’m genuinely interested to hear your thoughts. In Broken Country… Read More
Happy Sunday, friends! Today’s recipe comes from Ina Garten and is one that absolutely lived up to the hype – Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad. Charlie Bird’s Farro SaladFrom Cook Like a Pro This was a delicious, fresh, and hearty salad, perfect for early fall. I loved all of the flavors… peppery arugula, sweet cherry tomatoes,… Read More
We had our regularly scheduled monthly Mahj last night! It was a smaller, more intimate group of eight this time – and honestly, it was just perfect. Over the past year, I’ve learned that setup makes all the difference. Instead of rearranging furniture and dragging out extra square tables, I now use the spaces I… Read More
October is here, and our inside Haunted Halloween Home Tour begins right where it should – in the entry foyer! Kindly step all the way in, please, and make room for everyone. There’s no turning back now. I layered a lacy spiderweb tablecloth over the everyday skirt on my entry table, and I love how… Read More