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Mary Aquino-Cooper
Category Archives: Life With Mom
Remember it’s a journey…
I always knew that there would be a time when my mom and dad weren’t here anymore. I did. Jim would say (and he’s somewhat correct) that I ignored that reality for quite a while. And I did. Because it … Continue reading
Posted in advice, Crazy Random Thoughts, Dad, Daily Stuff, Journaling, Life With Mom, Lifestyle Blog, love, My Thoughts and Musings, Photoblogging, Writers, Writing
Tagged advice, after the will, Dad, documents, family memories, memories, mom, recipes, recommendations, videos, what to do
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Margaret Curtis Aquino 1928 – 2021
Margaret (Curtis) Aquino, age 93, went to be with the Lord at her home in Carolina Shores, NC, surrounded by her loving daughter Mary Margaret Aquino-Cooper and her son-in-law Jim Cooper. Born in Gouverneur, NY, to Leo and Louise Curtis, … Continue reading
Posted in Crazy Random Thoughts, Dad, Daily Stuff, Journaling, Life With Mom, Lifestyle Blog, love, Music, My Thoughts and Musings, Philanthropy, Service to Others, Writers, Writing
Tagged alzheimer's, antone aquino, caregiving, changes, dementia, grief, Hospice, Margaret Aquino, mom, mom and dad, new life, obituary, parent, rest in peace, together again
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I just wanted to help
It occurs to me as I sit here that I can’t do this all alone. I wanted to do something for someone else and I couldn’t do it alone. Why does it matter now? Because in that someone’s hour of … Continue reading
Blueberry Peach Cobbler
I never can remember how cobbler is supposed to be made, so I typically have to Google cobbler recipe. Well. This time I’m writing it down. This came out great. I “adapted” the Paula Deen peach cobbler recipe and this … Continue reading
Posted in Crazy Random Thoughts, Daily Stuff, Food, Journaling, Life With Mom, Lifestyle Blog, My Thoughts and Musings, Photoblogging, Recipes, Writing
Tagged #nofearbaking, Blueberry, cobbler, crisp, crumble, dessert, fruit, peach, Recipe, rock n roll baking
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Banana Oat Protein Muffins
I’ve been on a savory breakfast kick lately and I’m positive that will continue but I had 3 bananas left from my weekly banana stash so I decided to invent a recipe. These are not super sweet so if ypu … Continue reading
Posted in Crazy Random Thoughts, Daily Stuff, Food, Journaling, Life With Mom, Lifestyle Blog, My Thoughts and Musings, Photoblogging, Recipes, Writing
Tagged #nofearbaking, arrowhead farms, baker, Baking, bob's red mill, clabber girl, diamond crystal, muffins, purium, Recipe, rock n roll baking
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It’s Been Such A Long Time
I have wanted to blog for a while but life has been a bit hectic. I’ll explain that some other time. And typically, I blog what I’m baking. Today I happen to be baking the same thing I bake every … Continue reading
Love Letter to the Past
I’ve been having a hard time lately. I watch you and see someone I don’t know. I watch you change in a way that hurts my heart. I want to shake you and make you yourself again. It’s hard. Sure, … Continue reading
Posted in Crazy Random Thoughts, Dad, Daily Stuff, Journaling, Life With Mom, Lifestyle Blog, love, Music, My Thoughts and Musings, Writing
Tagged antone aquino, aquino, dementia, Family, losing dad, margaret curtis aquino
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Momentary Fly-By
For those of you who follow me…you haven’t had a lot to follow in the past month or so. Life keeps getting in the way, so I don’t blog like I should. This weekend was supposed to be my birthday … Continue reading