by Robin | Dec 28, 2018 | Dessert, Recipes, Uncategorized
A Tiramisu Recipe ANYONE can make I still remember the first time I heard the word “tiramisu;” I didn’t even know what it was and had to ask our friends Christi and Frankie to repeat themselves a few times before I finally understood. They had...
by Robin | Dec 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Six years ago I began a tradition that would immediately become a beloved holiday favorite: Ringing bells for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle fundraiser. I had no idea two hours could pass by so quickly, or that I had so many misconceptions about bell...
by Robin | Dec 10, 2018 | Art of Simple, Health, Uncategorized
If you’ve flown commercially, you’re undoubtedly familiar with standard safety procedure; it goes something like this: In the event of a loss in cabin pressure, secure your own oxygen mask first, before helping your children or others.The reason is simple...
by Robin | Jun 25, 2018 | Memoir, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Uncategorized
I couldn’t take my eyes off of him. His skin was the color of summer and youth, beautiful and smooth and the stuff of a 1970-something Coppertone ad, minus a black Boykin Spaniel. This wasn’t his first day at the pool. He couldn’t have been...
by Robin | Jun 20, 2018 | Faith, Inspiring, Life Philosophy, Personal, Uncategorized
Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant, is not rude, is not self-seeking, is not irritable, and does not keep a record of wrongs. Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things,...
by Robin | Apr 27, 2018 | Art of Simple, Inspiring, Kids, Personal, Uncategorized
Green and inexperienced, I was recruited to step into the role of marketing director for a local retirement community. My education combined with a love and natural propensity for those senior than me far outweighed my managerial skillset, and only days after I...