Author Archive | Doris Beck

Wow, what fantastic weather.  No wonder it is my favorite time of year. Halloween was quiet around here.  I understand Bob and Judy’s little ones were delightful, unfortunately Jerry and I missed them this year. Edy had friends here from London, they brought costumes over with them and joined the fun.   Mahima and Anch came […]

Leaves are turning and there is a bit more rain and wind, so I guess it is fall.  It’s time for some good soups and braises.  Get a few good books lined up and maybe a movie or two.  At least we don’t have to deal with snow like some areas east of us. Traveling […]

We are winding down from summer into fall, my favorite time of year.  We still have lots of beautiful weather in front of us so don’t be fooled by the bit of gray skies. Traveling Neighbors Carole R. has been down in Calif. visiting family. Edy was in Calif. also visiting friends. Sept. birthdays I […]

We have had beautiful mid-summer weather.  Hard to believe it is already time for Seafair. Traveling Neighbors John and Linda have been back in the mid-west for a family event. Recipe Du Jour Summer Fruit Chicken Salad Serves 4 2 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves 2 cups cooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 […]

A belated Happy 4th of July.  A great day to celebrate a special event.  I hope everyone had a great time with family and friends Traveling Neighbors Kaare and Laurie are off on a road trip to Colorado. Hopefully they are having a great time. I went over to Montana, near Flat Lake area to […]

I hope everyone is enjoying our beautiful weather.  We are certainly better off than other parts of the country, either they are flooding or sweltering in heat. Book Club was at Andrea’s home.  We discussed The Woman in the Window by J. Finn.   We had a lively discussion and enjoyed the evening. This was the […]

Well it is officially spring, so far it has been wonderful.  Love all the flowers and blooming trees.  Our landscape will be in full bloom soon.  The cherry trees at the University are already in full bloom–hurry. Book Club Book Club met at Bev’s home, we had a good discussion about The Great Alone, a […]

I guess I wasn’t too far wrong about us getting complacent about our winter weather, the arctic blast was certainly interesting.  Hopefully we are finished with the white stuff for the year. I’m ready for some spring color. Book Club Book Club met at Myrna’s home, we talked about Upstairs at the Whitehouse, interesting insight […]

This is supposed to be the middle of winter.  Guess we have been lucky by having a relativity dry and warm winter so far.  Those poor folks in the mid-west and east coast have really been hit with the worst of it, I will take a bit of soggy weather any day in contrast to […]

One down and one to go, we soon will have made it through another Holiday season. I hope you all enjoyed Thanksgiving with family and friends.  We enjoyed a couple of great steaks, not exactly turkey fans in this house.  I love all the lights and decorations in the neighborhood and in the hallways of […]