Tag Archives: Celebration

Happy New Year – Getting Ready for Party Time – Friends and Good Foods – Welcoming Year 2015 – Goodbye to Last Year – Let’s Unwrap Year 2015 and Be Glad –

Our home is where the celebration began with good food and friendly conversation. I prepared the table setting ahead of time so I could concentrate fully on cooking. I chose to prepare a variation of Chef John’s Ricotta Meatballs. Rather than simmering meatballs in … Continue reading

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A Merry Heart Does Good Like a Medicine – But a Broken Spirit Dries the Bones – Proverbs 17:22 –

Last night we attended a party at the home of one of our friends. We enjoyed the good foods and beverages provided and finger foods we all brought to the party. As we feasted, we talked and laughed a lot. One lady … Continue reading

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Oh – Loneliness – Where Have You Gone

Oh – Loneliness – where have you gone – I don’t miss you at all – A promise fulfilled After waiting long – I celebrate – Oh – Loneliness – you were not my friend – I don’t miss you … Continue reading

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Land of Celebration

One month more than a year ago Our lives drastically changed From our lighthearted communication To your silence and helplessness – From our choice to a one-way street – No turning back No turning back You were my inspiration then … Continue reading

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Christmas Gathering

Lots of hard work and Anxious moments Bring forth this holiday Cheer once a year Traditions hold A bird or ham or whatever Our family deems dear And mom’s cookies (Call her for the recipe Yes we lost it again … Continue reading

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Celebrating Tuesday

Today my dear husband, Johannes Hoel, a Norwegian by birth, a naturalized citizen of the United States of America, asked me out for lunch. This is not an everyday occurrence and I was pleased. We dined at a little Thai … Continue reading

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