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

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Death, Wills, and Things You Probably Need To Know

This may not be helpful for everyone but if you are a caregiver for the first time in your life, you may want a few tips and that’s what this blog offers. Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Battle For Crust

I can honestly say I have struggled with pie crust for years. Too dry, too wet, sops up too much of the pie filling, burns to the bottom of the pan…you name it…I have battled against it. Pie crust causes … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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