Pandemic!  Has it only been eight months ago that the word inched it's way into our everyday language?  It seems like an eternity, doesn...

For several reasons my lifestyle blog has been neglected recently.  So, fair warning, as I try to catch up on life in the Salmagundi househ...

Our granddaughter has been a talker and a bit of a drama queen since she was tiny -- nothing has changed! The other afternoon, she and he...

My friend, Marsha, is my personal librarian.  She loans me books to read that she thinks I would enjoy; and she is always right about my li...

THE GARDEN ---- Usually by the middle of August in our dry, arid climate, our garden is looking a little weary.  We've had more rai...

We might as well inaugurate the new kitchen with kids, flour, and frosting.  It was a real mess!   The grandkids and I made Halloween m...

My favorite granddaughter turns 16 years old this week. Her love affair with shoes started at a young age -- especially those with some...

We are back from our 3000-mile, 10-day road trip just in time to celebrate our granddaughter's 15th birthday. She was so excited when sh...

Our pumpkin patch has gone crazy this year. Even though it isn't even the first of September they are almost ready. Does this mean we wi...