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The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company… a church… a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past… we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you… we are in charge of our Attitudes.

Cookie Time~

I bought a few boxes of Girl Scout cookies today...$3.50 a box for all the old favorites. I was a Girl Scout, later a leader and watched my daughter go through Daisies and Brownies. The times I remember most were all the fun selling those cookies back then at .50 cents a box. Where I lived in Ocean City, during the winter months,there were not many houses on each block. After school my Dad would drive me, wait till I walked up to a home and made my sale, then head to another street. This went on for many evenings till one year I was the top seller!! Such a fond memory of being with my Dad and having him as enthused with my sales as me...If you see a GS out there remember you are helping her create a memory of her days as a Scout!

Happy Kitchen!

Check ou this site. Rosanna has the most wonderful kitchen and gift items.I especially love the cupcake pedestals. Something for everyone and with the bridal shower season kicking in ,lots of fresh,new ideas.

The Menu

I think every person who hosts a Christmas buffet, whether it is brunch, cocktails or a full dinner, goes over the menu, makes changes, finds a few new ideas and finally brings it altogether for a festive, fun event. This year I had seen the smoked salmon display in William Sonoma catalog and knew I could duplicate it and add my own touches. It proved to be a winner and we had plenty to indulge in the next day! I think WS has some beautiful pictures and food ideas but I like the challenge to do it for alot less. With the salmon displayed on a Boos chopping block I added paper thin cucumbers, capers,cream cheese, red onion, crackers and sliced pumpernickel bagels.

Miss you, Sassy~

Coffee Table Books

We all received a special book for Christmas from our son. Each one is full of illustrations, information and browsing through each one has been enjoyable. The New Yorker, years of covers and cartoons, is especially great and most of them are hilarious! I went on the site and have ordered the notecards and saw what other fun items they sell. I have my favorites...

Naan Pizza-simple and yummy!

1 package Naan flat bread,contains 2
1 package herbed goat cheese,crumbled
2 tomatoes,sliced thin
basil leaves,chopped
Balsamic syrup
s and p to taste


Place both flatbreads on a baking sheet. Top with cheese, tomatoes, basil and sprinkle with syrup.Bake for 10 mins till bubbly. Cut into serving sizes.

Heading South

Jupiter Fla. is famous for more than Tiger Woods. It is for us a wealth of memories with our kids growing up and spending vacations there. We love the place, the beaches, boating, food, shopping and haven't been back in years. Although this trip would be just the two of us, we are nonetheless anxious to go, enjoy, exercise, eat fresh grouper and spend some time alone together. The temperatures should be good and after spending alot of the holiday walking the subzero temperatures of the city ,this will feel so good...

Go Ganache~

The best cupcakes I was turned on to from my daughter are in the small town of Fraser,Pa. Cupcakes Gourmet sells regular as well as mini. They deliver and sell online. They are not only delicious but the ganache gives you that extra burst of sweetness. If you love cupcakes and search for the best remember Sprinkles, Georgetown Cupcakes, Magnolia Bakery, ButterLane, Brown Betty, Sassy Cupcakes,Peter Pan from when I was a kid with my girlfriend and the best of Philly for 2008. Cupcakes Gourmet!!

January-Happy New Year and more~

The New Year has arrived. Wish everyone I love a great one. The best part of January for me is celebrating the birthdays of the most special and loved family and friends in my life. To them on the 5th, 20th, 24th and 26th and 29th a very happy one and know how much I love you..Happy Birthday!!!