In March, my thoughts often turn to my grandmother, Memere. Growing up next door to her and Pepere, I was an only child of an only child, and I can confidently say that I was showered with love beyond measure. I was incredibly fortunate to have had three of my grandparents with me well into…
I don’t typically gravitate toward nonfiction, memoirs, or self-help books. My reading time is usually reserved for my summer break from teaching, and during those months, I prefer light, beachy reads. I’m a big fan of audiobooks and have been using Audible for years. I highly recommend their Premium Plus account if you want to…
A holiday favorite from the archives of Grammie Walsh Have you ever mourned the loss of someone you never met? One person I’ve grieved is Shirley Walsh, the grandmother of my children. Although I never had the chance to meet her, I feel a connection to her. Our “relationship” dates back to my college days….
AKA Lou’s Lasagna Many of the first recipes I’ll be sharing hold a special place in my heart, evoking a sense of “home.” Do you have foods that have that same effect on you? I certainly do, and my mom’s lasagna is one of them. I almost decided against sharing this recipe after experiencing a…
I’m a teacher by day, and during lunch duty on Monday, a sweet third grader pulled me aside for a chat. She asked, “Did you know that at 11:59 pm tomorrow, winter will end and the next minute spring will begin?” I replied, “Why, yes, I did know that. Are you excited about it or…
Healing Kitchen As I sit here thinking about what to write for this first post, I find myself overwhelmed by the amount of grief topics I could cover. Originally, this blog was intended as a platform for me to share my journey through grief and as a place for the cherished family recipes passed down…