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Well over 30, but not quite 40 years ago, my folks tied the knot on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, January 15. And they have the nerve to call ME a militant, but moving right along… Another year and they are still together. Sometimes I can’t see past year eleven and here they are after… Read more

Both of my parents’ families originated in South Louisiana, so all of those great cooking traditions (soul food, creole, cajun, even a little French) were with me as a child. It wasnt always the most elaborate food you could get, but there was something about the love that we had when we were shucking corn,… Read more

My gingerbread house collapsed last night. I think my frosting wasnt up to par, but there is always next year. Then again, it could have been little A’s running up to the house, snatching candy off and shoving it into her mouth. She must think she is Gretel or something. Well, the gingerbread is still… Read more

I’m over here listening to my old school soul Christmas music. Man, it is something how I’m sitting up here in 2006 listening to me some Temptations, but the classics never go out of style. Something about Christmas music just makes me feel warmer. I hadnt dusted off the cd boxes this year cause of… Read more