My mother’s people are from Los Angeles, but before that, they lived in The South. Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma to be precise, but back further, their families move in and about the southern states. My grandma tells me stories of seeing Shirley Temple herself getting a spanking in a department store in Alabama. They’re theContinue reading “To Be A (Southern) Lady”
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Family Recipes: Time for PIE!
From the Kitchen of Grandma Tommy Kirkpatrick! (shared by her great granddaughter Eve Garcia) Lemon Meringue Pie Preparation: Slightly beat 3 egg yolks in a small bowl. In a separate bowl—Lemon prep. Grate 1 1/3 Tablespoons of lemon rind 4 Tablespoons of lemon juice. Set aside. In sauce pan: Mix 1 ½ c sugar 1/3Continue reading “Family Recipes: Time for PIE!”
Vincent Van Gogh
Do you recognize this painting? If you watched this episode, you might. (It’s just a tribute–for the real thing go to Netflix and watch Doctor Who: Vincent and the Doctor.) I was at my grandma’s on Saturday and she gave me three paintings. The church with the monster in the window. This one: (I tookContinue reading “Vincent Van Gogh”
Bountiful Blessings in Bountiful
Today was a significant day. One of those days you want to remember. I went to visit my grandma in Bountiful today. We sat and talked for a couple of hours. She told me these funny stories about her mother and growing up on the farm in Oklahoma. When her mother, Tommy, was 7, sheContinue reading “Bountiful Blessings in Bountiful”
Greeting Cards and Strippers
Today I am grateful for this: And lest you think this blog is too mushy…. (It is… I know…) I am also grateful for this:
The Daily Observations of Genesis Eve Garcia 