Category: Family Stories (13)
- Shirley Temple Be Damned by: JanChapman
  March 25, 2012, 13:23
  I should have known while still in my mother's womb that I was not destined for greatness. Emerging, misshapen feet first, all knobby-kneed,…
- December, 1942 by: JanChapman
  March 31, 2012, 07:47
  A white out---windshield wipers reluctantly grinding back and forth in monotonous cadence---trying desperately to repel the snow. This was …
- September, 1954 by: JanChapman
  March 5, 2012, 13:43
  My parents had driven me to the Army base in New York, along with my three month old son, Michael. An army transport plane was to carry us, along…
- MY WILD CHILD by: JanChapman
  December 26, 2022, 15:56
  MY WILD CHILD I should have known something strange had arrived, for at birth, the scales tipped at ten pounds, nine ounces. The…
- Flowers For M'Lady by: JanChapman
  March 24, 2012, 16:01
  Do you remember the first time you viewed the crevices on the moon’s surface thru a telescope? Or the presentation when served a d…
- His Legacy by: JanChapman
  April 20, 2012, 07:30
  “Monday is your birthday. What would you like?” He chuckled and replied: “I’d like to be around to see it.” Star athlete--footba…
- What Goes Around Comes Around by: JanChapman
  April 26, 2012, 14:16
  Over the years, Tom and I palled around with three other couples. We all lived within a few houses of one another. After the first five…
- GRANDCHILDREN, PERCEPTION AND HANDS by: JanChapman
  November 16, 2012, 06:37
  The year was 1986. My first born grandchild, Mark Jr., was almost two and beginning to talk--although we were barely able to understand him. His…
- CRIME DOESN'T PAY by: JanChapman
  December 1, 2012, 10:00
  "Chimmie, will you play a game of Candy Land with me?" “Yes, honey--just let me finish up a few things here in the…
- THE APRIL FOOLS by: JanChapman
  January 21, 2013, 11:41
  April the First--known to most of us as “April Fool’s Day”, has always been my favorite make-believe-not-so-real hokey holiday. …
- THE GIFT by: JanChapman
  January 12, 2013, 11:04
  If someone were to ask you “What was the best gift you ever received?” how would you answer? I’m talking about the purchased kind. A…
- THE HUNTER by: JanChapman
  January 12, 2013, 11:43
  I am left with pictures in an old photo album. Sepia. Faded. Roughened edges. There she is: A hunter’s cap shrugged close upon her darkened locks. A vest;…
- And Yet Another Atypical Thanksgiving by: JanChapman
  February 18, 2018, 15:23
  AND YET ANOTHER ATYPICAL THANKSGIVING November 25, 1982 I should have sensed a foreboding: The preparations began on Tuesday with a trip to the…
Category: My Musings (1)
- The People In My Life Who Mean So Much To Me by: JanChapman
  March 23, 2012, 17:58
  Where shall I begin? Of course--my parents. Ralph Stanford and Alice Tubaugh. They were married when he was only twenty-one and she, nineteen, in 1925. …
Category: Novels (11)
- Category: Work In Progress: The Ribbon Box (11)
  - Category: The Ribbon Box: Chapter 1 (1)
    - The Ribbon Box, Chapter One, Summer, 1943 by: JanChapman
      January 30, 2012, 16:36
      In my neighborhood, the doors and windows were never locked, and in the warmth of summer, each was flung open at all hours like a gaping maw,…
  - Category: The Ribbon Box: Chapter 10 (1)
    - The Ribbon Box, Chapter Ten by: JanChapman
      April 17, 2012, 11:52
      Izzy wasn't known to keep secrets. As a matter of fact, she loved being the center of attention any time she could share some juicy…
  - Category: The Ribbon Box: Chapter 2 (1)
    - The Ribbon Box, Chapter Two by: JanChapman
      February 4, 2012, 10:54
      The small funeral procession wound its way through the back streets of our little town. Unfortunately, Tim‘s Tavern was between our house and the cemetery,…
  - Category: The Ribbon Box: Chapter 3 (1)
    - The Ribbon Box, Chapter Three by: JanChapman
      March 1, 2012, 13:05
      A most peculiar family lived directly across the street from us. Their house was three-storied, with a little separate bungalow of two small…
  - Category: The Ribbon Box: Chapter 4 (1)
    - The Ribbon Box, Chapter Four by: JanChapman
      March 1, 2012, 14:16
      I remember a special time when my mother was alive. It was my fifth birthday, and my daddy bought me a bicycle. It was the most wondrous gift…
  - Category: The Ribbon Box: Chapter 5 (1)
    - The Ribbon Box, Chapter Five by: JanChapman
      March 17, 2012, 14:33
      After we buried my mother, my brother and I were attended to by the neighbors while our dad was at work. The couple next door was especially…
  - Category: The Ribbon Box: Chapter 6 (1)
    - The Ribbon Box, Chapter Six by: JanChapman
      March 22, 2012, 12:46
      Three years after the murder, my father invited a lady to dinner. Although he knew little about cooking, and even less about fancy cooking, it…
  - Category: The Ribbon Box: Chapter 7 (1)
    - The Ribbon Box, Chapter Seven by: JanChapman
      April 1, 2012, 14:08
      These next few pages I guess are just my imagining of what must have happened in the next few months. I have nothing to prove this---only…
  - Category: The Ribbon Box: Chapter 8 (1)
    - The Ribbon Box, Chapter Eight by: JanChapman
      April 5, 2012, 12:44
      My daddy loved to tell Teddy and me of his friendship with our 'Uncle Tap'. Theodore Alan Pitts, of the founding Pitts family was known to…
  - Category: The Ribbon Box: Chapter 9 (1)
    - The Ribbon Box, Chapter Nine by: JanChapman
      April 5, 2012, 14:06
      "I suppose you all'd like to know how your daddy and I took up with each other?" Jo asked Teddy and me one evening at the dinner table. …
  - Category: The Ribbon Box: Prologue (1)
    - The Ribbon Box, Prologue by: JanChapman
      January 30, 2012, 15:28
      I am Sunshine Tucker. That's my given name. I was born at home after a long, stormy and thunderous night of a most difficult delivery for my…
Category: Other (5)
- Haiku for Old People by: JanChapman
  November 4, 2012, 15:35
  Guess they have arrived Sags, bags and wrinkles that is None there yesterday Dead as a doornail I never saw a doornail At least a…
- What's An 'Other'? by: JanChapman
  April 26, 2012, 13:23
  My son Mike, set up my Blog, and one of the categories appears to be one titled "Other". I'm in a quandary as to what this means. One would assume that…
- SUNDAY EVENIN' GAL by: JanChapman
  January 3, 2013, 09:04
  Lyrics for a Country/Western song. Three singers with guitars on stage: Girl: The Sunday Evening Gal--- Woman: The Wife and Mother-- Man: Husband/Lover…
- JAN CHAPMAN'S SHRIMP MOUSSE by: JanChapman
  January 14, 2019, 05:27
  About 3/4 lb. cooked and cleaned shrimp, diced 1 and 1/2 packets Knox unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 1 can Campbell's Cream of Shrimp soup--UNDI…
- THE VEGETABLE ZOO by: JanChapman
  October 20, 2019, 13:35
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Category: Poetry (14)
- Eden by: JanChapman
  February 27, 2012, 18:40
  Long ago I had a pet-- sort of. I was four, or five or six. Can’t remember which. Memories tightly squirreled in the coin purse of my…
- Ruination by: JanChapman
  January 29, 2012, 11:05
  A slash of wrist A knotted twist Bottle of booze--a plastic bag Douse of chloroform on a rag An ocean plunged A life expunged Overdo…
- Fashionista's Agony by: JanChapman
  March 7, 2012, 06:50
  RED SHOES, WHITE SHOES, BROWNS AND BLUES GOD, THERE ARE SO MANY HUES! LEATHER, PLASTIC, FABRIC TOO. STITCHED AND MOLDED, ASSEMBLED WITH GLUE. SLIP-O…
- Rules and Regulations by: JanChapman
  February 4, 2012, 14:56
  Who makes these rules and regulations with their attitudes and platitudes looking down the bridges of their bespectacled, collectacled…
- Regret Too Late by: JanChapman
  April 2, 2012, 17:43
  I was my parent’s daughter, I was my husband’s wife, I was my children’s mother; I yearned to have my life. Now, too late, I realize some…
- His Legacy by: JanChapman
  April 20, 2012, 07:30
  “Monday is your birthday. What would you like?” He chuckled and replied: “I’d like to be around to see it.” Star athlete--footba…
- The Horizontal State by: JanChapman
  November 8, 2012, 00:22
  Would that I could float through life in a horizontal state-- It seems that when I'm prostrate, I don’t look antiquate Once I’m perpendicular, all…
- 'OL RED by: JanChapman
  January 11, 2013, 17:33
  Ah hankered bein’ a cowboy. No sissy girl me-- plaid shirt, metal six-shooter with explodin’ caps-- ‘n chaps! Them chaps smelled ‘n…
- CATHARSIS by: JanChapman
  January 12, 2013, 10:11
  The setting sun, its golden path splays across the water from furthest point to nearest shore, beckoning, beckoning, then no more. Whiskey-ste…
- LEFT TO MY OWN DEVICES by: JanChapman
  January 12, 2013, 10:18
  St. Vincent DePaul collected your clothes. The shelves from floor to ceiling which once held rows and rows of buffed and polished shoes now hold…
- TRACES by: JanChapman
  January 12, 2013, 10:22
  A pair of shoes not yet discarded. Your fingers tied those laces. Gray hairs lodged in a comb--not mine. My hair’s been blonde for ages. Frizzled…
- THE QUEUE by: JanChapman
  January 12, 2013, 10:26
  I dress, drive, then arrive. They enter--nervous, queasy Wishing they were elsewhere. So do I. Checking urns of flowers Searching for their…
- NOW I LAY YOU DOWN TO SLEEP by: JanChapman
  January 12, 2013, 10:28
  Gossamer sheers flutter in the morning breeze. I lie beside him and gaze upon his shrunken self, then gently sponge away the remnants of a yesterday. N…
- THE VEGETABLE ZOO by: JanChapman
  February 6, 2013, 12:06
  The Red Pepper Princess and the Green Bean Queen ate up all their veggies, both the red and green. Now the Carrot Kid liked his pickles too, and they…
Category: Recipes (51)
- Category: Appetizers (6)
  - Guacamole by: JanChapman
    February 27, 2012, 10:04
    Ingredients: 4 or 5 dark, ripe avocados 2 garlic cloves, 2 or 3 jalopenas-finely minced Juice and zest of 3 or 4 limes (try my hint of freezing…
  - Gus Puffs--the Simplest Appetizer in the World! by: JanChapman
    March 1, 2012, 12:08
    Ingredients: 1 C Helman's Mayo 1/2 C Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese 1/2 C Chopped Green Onions Technique: Mix all three ingredients together,…
  - Jack Corn Dip by: JanChapman
    March 5, 2012, 12:34
    This recipe is a real crowd pleaser---always a favorite! Try not to microwave it, as it may separate! Ingredients: 2 C grated Jack/jalopena cheese 3…
  - Steak Tartare by: JanChapman
    February 4, 2012, 11:28
    Over the years, whenever I take this recipe to a cocktail party, all the men gobble it down. The women are a little more hesitant. Perhaps it harkens back…
  - Asparagus Roll-Ups by: JanChapman
    March 18, 2012, 06:53
    I have included this recipe in three categories: Sandwiches, Appetizers, and Vegetables. This is nice for a ladies light spring luncheon. If…
  - Chicken Liver Pate by: JanChapman
    April 17, 2012, 13:30
    I could eat this by the spoonful, however it's best served with little toast points, or the small packages of party rye or pumpernickel bread. Ingredients: …
- Category: Beverages (3)
  - "Mary's Gone Hotsy Totsy"! by: JanChapman
    March 5, 2012, 12:44
    THE GREATEST BLOODY MARY'S IN THE WORLD! Rub lime juice around rim of desired glass and dip into a mixture of ground cumin and celery salt Into the…
  - Easy, but oh, so good, Margaritas by: JanChapman
    February 4, 2012, 15:14
    What a great way to begin (or end) the day. Ingredients: 1 small can or half a large can Minue Maid Frozen Limeade. 1 1/2 same can full of Tequila 1…
  - Mojitos by: JanChapman
    February 18, 2018, 14:57
    A bunch of Expensive White Rum a splash of simple syrup muddle a supply of fresh mint Freshly squeezed lime juice a partial bottle of club…
- Category: Cookies (1)
  - The Most Decadent Cookies by: JanChapman
    February 8, 2012, 13:35
    Ingredients: 2 sticks unsalted butter (the faint of heart should probably stop right here!) 3/4 C packed light brown sugar 3/4 C granulated sugar 1…
- Category: Desserts (1)
  - Chocolate Mousse with Hazelnuts and Whiskey by: JanChapman
    February 4, 2012, 15:27
    You may never again try another chocolate mousse recipe. Ingredients: 1 lb. GOOD semi-sweet chocolate, cut into tiny pieces 2 T unsalted butter 1/2…
- Category: Dressings, Marinades, and Sauces (4)
  - Secret White French Dressing by: JanChapman
    February 6, 2012, 15:26
    I kept this great French dressing secret for years. The time has finally come when I need to share it with my friends, and family. It keeps for quite a few…
  - A Grand Vegetable Dip by: JanChapman
    April 17, 2012, 11:01
    This is such a good vegetable dip, that any kid (or adult) who doesn't like veggies will gobble them up when they're paired with this: These are the…
  - Lemon Aeoli by: JanChapman
    March 18, 2012, 06:18
    Lemon Aeoli is a nice, tangy alternative to tartare sauce or cocktail sauce for any type of seafood Mix together and refrigerate: 1 C Helman's…
  - Pesto by: JanChapman
    April 11, 2012, 17:44
    This is a favorite recipe of my children, and one I learned in cooking school. Fresh basil is a must, and if you can't find it, then don't make it. Ingredi…
- Category: Eggs and Cheeses (2)
  - Frittata by: JanChapman
    February 5, 2012, 10:18
    This recipe of mine was also published in "Five Star Sensations" cookbook: It is great for a brunch, as an appetizer, or for a light dinner. Can be served…
  - Devilish Deviled Eggs by: JanChapman
    April 12, 2012, 13:22
    I know, I know---you're going to tell me all deviled eggs are alike---NOT! First--Do you REALLY know how to hard-boil an egg so that it's easy to peel? …
- Category: Fish and Seafood (2)
  - Cedar Planked Salmon by: JanChapman
    February 5, 2012, 10:56
    The secret (not so secret) to this recipe is to soak the cedar plank weighted down under water for at least four hours. It not only brings out the flavor of…
  - Basque Fish Stew by: JanChapman
    March 6, 2012, 08:23
    This is a rather long recipe and best if begun a couple of days before you plan to serve it, but it's well worth the effort. It is meant to be the entree,…
- Category: Meats (2)
  - Beef Brisket by: JanChapman
    February 28, 2012, 16:20
    This is one recipe that everyone should have-- cooked, sliced and in the freezer awaiting the arrival of surprise guests. So easy to heat up at a moment's…
  - My Mother's Chop Suey by: JanChapman
    February 5, 2012, 11:10
    My husband, Tom always said one of the reasons he married me was so he could continue to enjoy his mother-in-law's chop suey. Much better than he was able to…
- Category: Miscellaneous and Helpful Hints (5)
  - A Few Good Things to Keep in Freezer at All Times by: JanChapman
    February 27, 2012, 09:54
    Frozen rounds of carmelized onions Take leftover orange juice, lemon juice or lime juice and pour into ice-cube trays and freeze. The orange ice-cubes…
  - As Far as Chicken is Concerned by: JanChapman
    April 11, 2012, 17:23
    In this day and age, it makes no sense to sweat over a hot oven baking a chicken if you plan to use the meat for chicken salad, chicken ala king, chicken…
  - Fresh Herbs by: JanChapman
    April 2, 2012, 10:59
    There is nothing like a fresh herb or two to enhance a dish. I have maintained herb gardens for over thirty years and they never cease to bring me comfort,…
  - Additions to Salads by: JanChapman
    April 29, 2012, 15:11
    A salad can be as simple or creative as you wish. One of my favorite salads is to assemble two or three types of lettuces in a large bowl and then over the…
  - Beans, Beans, The Musical Fruit! by: JanChapman
    April 29, 2012, 15:24
    I keep containers of black beans, canneloni beans, and edamame (I don't really know if that's a bean or not, but you get the idea.) My favorite brand of…
- Category: Pasta, Grains and Legumes (3)
  - Cannellini Beans--(doctored up--but they taste pretty damn good!) by: JanChapman
    February 8, 2012, 14:08
    Years ago, I attended an intimate party in Naples with three other couples. My children's orthodontist prepared the dinner: Sea Bass with cannellini…
  - Orzo Chicken Salad by: JanChapman
    June 23, 2012, 13:55
    I had a variation of this made by my granddaughter, Patty when I visited their home in Colorado. It was awesome, and I must admit, I had never tasted orzo…
  - Tabbouli by: JanChapman
    April 29, 2012, 14:56
    I may have to add to or 'tweak' this recipe in a few days, for my true recipe is in Ohio. I will try to dish this out by memory. Ingredients: One box…
- Category: Pies and Cakes (4)
  - Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie with Gingersnap Crust by: JanChapman
    February 27, 2012, 09:43
    This is especially good around the holidays! Preheat oven to 325 degrees Place 1/2 C pecans , 1/2 C sugar, and 1 C gingersnaps, broken up (about 20 to…
  - Sour Cream Coffee Cake by: JanChapman
    April 12, 2012, 13:02
    The first time I tasted this cake, I offered to BUY the recipe from my hostess; however, she was kind enough to share it. After my family ate it for the…
  - Rhubarb Custard Pie by: JanChapman
    May 16, 2012, 07:37
    From the time he was a little boy, my oldest son, Mike, requested this pie rather than a cake with candles, for his birthday. I have never cared for plain…
  - My Favorite Pie Pastry Recipe by: JanChapman
    May 16, 2012, 07:49
    I know there are many ways to make a pie crust, but to me, this is the flakiest of all the ones I've tried: For a nine-inch pie--two crusts, although often…
- Category: Poultry (1)
  - Chicken Ala King by: JanChapman
    January 30, 2012, 12:20
    Back in the 1930's my mother belonged to a very prestigious bridge club. That is to say, all the women would gussy up for the Friday night-once a month-…
- Category: Salads (3)
  - Caprese Salad with Fresh Basil by: JanChapman
    February 8, 2012, 13:52
    This is an especially pretty salad to go with an Italian supper. All the colors in the Italian flag---red, white and green! Ingredients: Nice big, fat,…
  - Nicoise Salad by: JanChapman
    March 19, 2012, 16:06
    This is the most wonderful summertime recipe. Serve on a beautiful large white or green platter to show off the produce in all it's splendour! * FOR THE…
  - Additions to Salads by: JanChapman
    April 29, 2012, 15:11
    A salad can be as simple or creative as you wish. One of my favorite salads is to assemble two or three types of lettuces in a large bowl and then over the…
- Category: Sandwiches and Breads (5)
  - Baked Party Sandwiches by: JanChapman
    March 6, 2012, 07:43
    The great thing about this recipe is that you can make it your own with a little tweaking of the ingredients. Ideas to follow recipe. The day or night…
  - Homemade Croutons by: JanChapman
    February 4, 2012, 13:56
    I kid you not---Once you've made homemade croutons, you'll never buy another store-bought box again. Also, stored in airtight containers, they keep forever! …
  - Asparagus Roll-Ups by: JanChapman
    March 18, 2012, 06:53
    I have included this recipe in three categories: Sandwiches, Appetizers, and Vegetables. This is nice for a ladies light spring luncheon. If…
  - Pork and Beef Barbecue by: JanChapman
    April 2, 2012, 09:58
    A great crowd-pleaser. Freezes well and can be pulled out at a moment's notice for a 'go-to' meal, and oh, so easy! Ingredients: One pound pork, cubed…
  - Sliced and Toasted Baguettes by: JanChapman
    April 26, 2012, 10:58
    Buy yourself a good baguette--Panero's makes a Asiago cheese baguette that's to die for. Slice it into slices about 1/3 inch thick on the diagonal. In a…
- Category: Soups (4)
  - Grandpa Tubaugh's Potato Soup (Without The Ashes.) by: JanChapman
    March 7, 2012, 07:12
    This family recipe of mine has appeared in a couple of cookbooks and given space in our local paper. It was called this, because my mother's father, A.J.…
  - Basque Fish Stew by: JanChapman
    March 6, 2012, 08:23
    This is a rather long recipe and best if begun a couple of days before you plan to serve it, but it's well worth the effort. It is meant to be the entree,…
  - Jan's Gazpacho by: JanChapman
    February 4, 2012, 11:52
    Some of my favorite memories are of my two granddaughters, Paige and Patty from the time they were very young . There they were---hunkered up to the…
  - Chicken Congee by: JanChapman
    February 6, 2012, 15:47
    This is a nice, comforting recipe for anyone who is down in bed with the flu. Or, for that matter, anyone who is NOT in bed with the flu. A little bit of…
- Category: Vegetables (10)
  - A Grand Vegetable Dip by: JanChapman
    April 17, 2012, 11:01
    This is such a good vegetable dip, that any kid (or adult) who doesn't like veggies will gobble them up when they're paired with this: These are the…
  - Doctored-Up Sauerkraut by: JanChapman
    February 27, 2012, 10:14
    One of the great things about this recipe is that it can be spooned into zip-lock bags and frozen. It keeps forever! (Well, almost.) One or two bags of…
  - Chimmie's Mashed Potatoes by: JanChapman
    February 27, 2012, 10:27
    I do believe my children were practically teenagers before they were notified that potatoes actually GREW---they didn't just come out of a box. Sure beats…
  - Carmellized Onions by: JanChapman
    February 4, 2012, 14:08
    This recipe is great for so many things: Try using them with grilled steaks, added to appetizers, with liver, bacon and these onions, or on burgers. Ingred…
  - Tomato Pudding by: JanChapman
    March 18, 2012, 06:26
    If you're looking for a new and different side dish---this is for you. Ingredients: 1 ten ounce can Tomato puree 3/4 C water 1/2 sticked unsalted…
  - Asparagus Roll-Ups by: JanChapman
    March 18, 2012, 06:53
    I have included this recipe in three categories: Sandwiches, Appetizers, and Vegetables. This is nice for a ladies light spring luncheon. If…
  - Italian Antipasto of Vegetables by: JanChapman
    March 18, 2012, 11:13
    I am a great lover of vegetables and feel that any meal should have tons of them! This recipe can be served hot, cold, or room temperature. Great for an…
  - Very Special Brussels Sprouts by: JanChapman
    March 18, 2012, 11:28
    This is my favorite Brussels Sprout recipe given to me by Lynne Kreger--a great cook and a great friend. 2 pounds little Brussels sprouts, outer leaves…
  - A Tasty Tomato Accident! by: JanChapman
    April 26, 2012, 07:01
    Have you ever 'invented' a tasty dish --by accident? Well, I did last evening. There I was--staring at two half-filled containers of little red and yellow…
  - THE VEGETABLE ZOO by: JanChapman
    February 6, 2013, 12:06
    The Red Pepper Princess and the Green Bean Queen ate up all their veggies, both the red and green. Now the Carrot Kid liked his pickles too, and they…
Category: Stories (14)
- Ralphie by: JanChapman
  January 27, 2012, 09:11
  Ralphie was a nut case. Everyone said so. Agitated for a few months, his affliction reared its ugly head in earnest the morning of his…
- Shirley Temple Be Damned by: JanChapman
  March 25, 2012, 13:23
  I should have known while still in my mother's womb that I was not destined for greatness. Emerging, misshapen feet first, all knobby-kneed,…
- BABY by: JanChapman
  January 27, 2012, 13:42
  Lucy was an old maid. Lucy had been abandoned at the altar many years before--left only with abject humiliation and a wilting bouquet. Lucy hated all men! She…
- An Inclement Observation by: JanChapman
  January 28, 2012, 16:57
  Awakening before the newspaper arrives with the daily crossword puzzle, before the streetlights dim, before the coffee maker embarks…
- Ruby and Jesse by: JanChapman
  January 30, 2012, 12:46
  They met as adolescents. Ruby’s family moved next door to Jesse’s on an idyllic Saturday afternoon in the summer of ’38. It became…
- Flowers For M'Lady by: JanChapman
  March 24, 2012, 16:01
  Do you remember the first time you viewed the crevices on the moon’s surface thru a telescope? Or the presentation when served a d…
- What Goes Around Comes Around by: JanChapman
  April 26, 2012, 14:16
  Over the years, Tom and I palled around with three other couples. We all lived within a few houses of one another. After the first five…
- THE BUCKET LIST by: JanChapman
  December 28, 2012, 15:17
  As a newlywed, my mother not only took in boarders, but also did their weekly laundry and ironed their work shirts. For this reason, as long as I…
- THE BIG BANG SOIREE by: JanChapman
  November 13, 2012, 12:52
  Evie Grossman is known for her beef brisket. She is a party planner, she is picky, picky picky--bordering on anal! An invitation to one of her…
- GRANDCHILDREN, PERCEPTION AND HANDS by: JanChapman
  November 16, 2012, 06:37
  The year was 1986. My first born grandchild, Mark Jr., was almost two and beginning to talk--although we were barely able to understand him. His…
- CRIME DOESN'T PAY by: JanChapman
  December 1, 2012, 10:00
  "Chimmie, will you play a game of Candy Land with me?" “Yes, honey--just let me finish up a few things here in the…
- THE GIFT by: JanChapman
  January 12, 2013, 11:04
  If someone were to ask you “What was the best gift you ever received?” how would you answer? I’m talking about the purchased kind. A…
- THE HUNTER by: JanChapman
  January 12, 2013, 11:43
  I am left with pictures in an old photo album. Sepia. Faded. Roughened edges. There she is: A hunter’s cap shrugged close upon her darkened locks. A vest;…
- THE APRIL FOOLS by: JanChapman
  January 21, 2013, 11:41
  April the First--known to most of us as “April Fool’s Day”, has always been my favorite make-believe-not-so-real hokey holiday. …

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