The Birthday, The Cookbook And The Librarians

Many of you know that I have a soft spot in my heart for and a fascination with Julia Child.  Some of you may remember the post I wrote in honor of her 100th birthday.  Oh, you missed that one? Fear not, katz and keetenz, you can read it HERE. I came to be captivated … Continue reading →

What Lies Beneath Passion? A Romantic Monday Post

Nothing can happen now We’re in a room full of people I look at you Your eyes burn Can green eyes do that? Yours do Is that passion? On the surface, yes But what lies beneath that burning fire in those jade orbs I love to gaze into? Something deeper Much deeper Something that says … Continue reading →

And In This Crazy Life, And Through These Crazy Times…..

Thanks again, to our esteemed host, Mr. Edward Hotspur, for this lovely newish tradition, and today, Platonic Romance is the theme. Yesterday, you got to hear all about the miraculous and sappy story of how Mr. TCD and I found each other after 25 years, fell in love  all over again, and eventually got married. … Continue reading →

An Xceptional Xmas Poem

Twas the morn before Christmas Just a Monday for us Preparing for work, No turkey to truss *** Dear husband stayed home The company system is down He’ll kill zombies, make merry And play with the hound *** I’m getting ready to leave then the dog started to yap “What is it dumb dog?” “Oh … Continue reading →

Pioneer Newlyweds ~ A Romantic Monday Post

After a long day in the sun beating rugs, hanging laundry and churning butter, Catherine was pretty tired and in no mood to be toyed with.  She didn’t hear her husband return from town on his horse, probably due to the deafening BOREDOM this new married life had filled her with. She was surprised  when … Continue reading →

Romantic Monday Video

What’s more romantic for a couple of oldsters than this tune?  Heard it this morning and it brought back a lot of memories.  Real post later today.  I promise. Related articles Prelude To A Quickie Romantic Monday (edwardhotspur.wordpress.com) Showers Of Petals – A Morning After Romantic Monday Post (pamkelso.wordpress.com) Sheila and Gilbert…Romantic Monday Romance Continues … Continue reading →

Romantic Monday Bonus Post!~This one even makes the dog whine.

YOU MAY CLICK UNFOLLOW AT ANYTIME NOW. Happy Romantic Monday if I didn’t just ruin it for you. Because what’s more romantic than Henry Kissinger!?

Romantic Monday The Bonfire Effect~Chapter 4

The Bonfire Effect Chapter 4 Just A First Date? Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Every perm fried hair perfectly curled. Turquoise eyeshadow expertly applied to match her dress.  A little too much White Linen perhaps, but she was ready.  Omigosh, he’s taking me on a real date.  Heavy sigh.  Just play it cool.  But … Continue reading →

Romantic Monday Leftovers

I forgot your bonus music post last night!  How silly of me!  Watch this.  Watch it all the way to the end.  I mean it.  If this doesn’t put you in a romantical mood, …..then you’re probably pretty normal.  Again, I’m not apologizing.   Any thoughts? Related articles My Season of Love – a Romantic … Continue reading →

Romantic Monday~ A Dreadful Poem

Since I just can’t seem to wrap my head around Dash and Judy’s all important first date today, I’m going to let it stew for a while, and hope it turns into something miraculous.    I can’t let Romantic Monday just  pass me by.  But love isn’t always  romantic.  Sometimes it’s awful, sometimes it’s hard.  Sometimes … Continue reading →

Romantic Monday Bonus Post!

I’ve always thought this was a catchy tune, but I had not seen the video until  I decided to post it here today.    She had me at the life-sized, pleather clad Sea Monkeys crawling out of the tanning beds (?) on the floor, but when Lady Ga Ga made her appearance, wearing nothing but … Continue reading →

Romantic Monday! Bonfire Effect Chapter 3~~

Romantic Monday  The Bonfire Effect Chapter 3-The Dance Of Destiny The Bonfire Effect, Chapter 1 The Bonfire Effect, Chapter 2 It was the longest school day ever….3:30 couldn’t come fast enough.  Was it a date or was it just “hanging out” with a new friend?  Both Dash and Judy wanted it to be a date, … Continue reading →

Romantic Monday Teaser Post-Almost no reading required

Tomorrow is Romantic Monday!  This song always me smile.  I love it.  Can’t think of any song that better captures the essence of young love-wonderful, epic, tragic, and so filled with GRRRRRRR moments.  Here are 3 minutes and 24 seconds of tortured teen romance.  See you tomorrow!!!!   PS–Yes, you will get a bonus post … Continue reading →

Romantic Monday Bonus Post!

Between Romantic Monday and Halloween, we are all going to have so much sweetness, we are going to want to puke.  But if you have a strong stomach, here’s a little something to push you over the edge of nausea.  Please forgive me, I just couldn’t resist.  Read these lyrics.  This is sure to become … Continue reading →

Romantic Monday-The Bonfire Effect Chapter 2

The Bonfire Effect Read Chapter 1 here ******************************************************** Chapter 2  The Lobby  He knew the milk wasn’t spoiled.  So why was each spoonful curdling as soon as it hit his stomach?  That girl.  That silly, dorky, clumsy, awkward, fabulous girl.  What was it about her?  His heart was fluttering a little more than he wanted … Continue reading →