When the children were small and Daniel was still here, we would usually celebrate birthdays as a family. Though I idealized hosting guests for the occasion, it was all I could do to get a decent meal ...

Last night, my husband, Joe, and I went to meet our new granddaughter, Andrea Ruby. Such an exciting moment. Andrea Ruby was born Feb. 14 to daughter Elizabeth and Tim, weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces, ...

Daughter Lovina, 19, is making supper as I get caught up with some odd and end jobs. The menu includes fried eggs, fried potatoes, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, toast, butter and fresh strawberry jam. A ...