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Bread & With It

"Gram, what's for dinner?" I'd ask.
"Bread and with it," she'd say with a smile.
I never knew what I would get, but I knew it would be delicious.


Happy Mother's Day!
Welcome to the Poetry Friday Round-up I am delighted to be hosting for the first time. Coffee's on, apps are on the table, candles lit. Oh, I almost forgot. Some music would be nice. Welcome! Let me take your coat. Make yourself at home ;) Please feel free to let the music play while you browse. This week we celebrate mothers: Birth mothers, adoptive mothers, friends and family who are like mothers to us. They love , comfort , nurture, support and guide us—our soft place t
Cathy Stenquist
May 73 min read


How About a Wee Bit of Poetry?
After dealing with over 24" of snow the past week or so, a lovely warm front blew in. After a couple of 70-degree days, the ice dams have finally melted off my roof. There is even some green-ish grass showing through now. I couldn't be happier. This week's poems were an eclectic bunch, but very fun to write. Bet you can't guess my color inspiration for this week... Yep! It's Green! Saint Patrick, is the patron saint of Ireland, and has been celebrated by Catholics and other
Cathy Stenquist
Mar 122 min read


It's Snack Time
Have you ever walked by the chips aisle at your grocery store, resplendent with every crunchy, salty, imaginable temptation, and bite your lip, steering quickly past? Boy, I have! We know those snacks aren't good for you, but occasionally I stop and indulge myself. Well, today. .. You are in luck , my friend. I have a snack for you that can be eaten one tiny bite at a time, has zero sodium and calories, and is sure to make not only your tummy, but your spirit feel better..
Cathy Stenquist
Jan 22 min read
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