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Making A Memory
After Thanksgiving, you would think that food would be the last thing on my mind and honestly, I always think that I’ll never be hungry again when I roll away from the table. But our bodies do not rest on past feasts. They need fuel going forward. December triggers a different set of cravings from…
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#Halloween Memories of My Mom
It was a dark and stormy night… Or so it seemed for many of my childhood Halloweens. Most of the time my costume would be hidden under a coat. That didn’t matter. All the holidays of my childhood seemed, in hindsight, to have been magical. I give all credit to my mom. I do not…
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Jaleta Clegg on Research and Shortbread
I’m excited to welcome, Jaleta Clegg to “Taking the Scenic Route” today! She’s a great writer and — clearly — a great cook! Two of my favorite things! Without further ado, here’s Jaleta: “Write what you know.” It’s common advice for writers. How can you write something that you don’t know? Writers do research, lots…