Now that visions of sugarplums and Norman Rockwell scenes are dancing in our heads, it’s not unusual for grown-ups to hold onto idealistic and specific images of holiday comfort and joy. Whether our parents succeeded in bringing painting-worthy traditions to fruition or failed miserably, many of us feel obliged to Read more »
Posts Tagged ‘Traditions’
The Rockwell Trap
(posted by Jeanne on 12-06-2012)
Tags: Expectations, Holidays, Traditions
Posted in On Families | 2 Comments »
Celebration Tortellini Salad
(posted by Jeanne on 6-12-2012)
There’s a story behind every recipe and this is mine. Last week I was asked to bring a side dish to a graduation party, one that I hadn’t made in years. I had a vague recollection of it showing up years ago at every BBQ and Baby/Wedding Shower but couldn’t remember what all the hoopla was about.
I dusted off my recipe box and flipped through scraps and post-its until a stained and faded card caught my eye. “This is it.” I got so excited. “Now I remember. It’s colorfully delicious. Like a carnival concession stand or edible confetti. This pasta begs for a celebration. OMG.” Read more »
Tags: Celebration, Recipes, Traditions
Posted in ZipMeals... from Mammas in the Kitchen | 6 Comments »
Hope in a Hopeless World
(posted by Jeanne on 1-18-2012)
As we geared up for the Giants-Packers game last Sunday, I was reminded of the enormous sense of connection and community that sporting events provide. Amidst widespread social tension, grim economic forecasts, t
roubling international relations and an ailing environment, when game time approaches we put down our burdens Read more »
Tags: Hope, Traditions
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Summer Games: The Bells That Call Our Children Home
(posted by Jeanne on 7-12-2011)
I’ve come to regard the summer games we play as the bells that call our adult children home. This past July 4th weekend our family gathered with Read more »
Tags: Families, Traditions
Posted in On Families, ZipWisdom... for our Zippity Doo Da Days | 2 Comments »
Peony Envy… Self Diagnosed and Cured
(posted by Jeanne on 4-27-2011)
I suffered from Peony envy for years and didn’t even know it. I loved those cotton candy blossoms in my grandmother’s garden but by the time my aunts and cousins divvied up the cuttings to transplant I was away at college. We talked about slicing off sprigs for me but never got around to it. As my friends and I settled into houses and gardens of our own, I began to notice the flowers again… bursting, blooming and beckoning. Read more »
Tags: Letting Go, Traditions
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