One of the things I love to do is bake, particularly when it’s dull, dreary and miserable outside. The problem is that I also like to eat what comes out of the oven! For the past month, my kitchen has been a revolving door of banned sweets – if I didn’t bake them, someone brought... Continue Reading →
Dear Readers, This week I passed the 100 blog follower mark. For the novice writer that I am, this feels like quite a milestone. I am honored that so many of you have chosen to follow Lady in Transition. I know that for me, I’m always heartened whenever I receive the notification that someone new... Continue Reading →
I’m all grown up and I’m still looking for ways to be happy - every single day. There were times when I wondered what I was searching for. Did I really want to live in a constant state of euphoria? I won’t deny it; I love it when someone praises me on a particular accomplishment.... Continue Reading →
I’m curled up cozily in my large russet leather chair by the lit Christmas tree, sipping my wine and nibbling on freshly baked gingerbread cookies. I listen to the “The Prayer” in the background as the peace of Christmas glides gently around the room and into my heart. I pray you'll be our eyes,... Continue Reading →
My mother always baked gingerbread cookies for Christmas. It was her thing. Even after I started baking my own, using her recipe, she’d mail me a small box of hers. “It’s what mother’s do,” she said. Last year she was ill, weary and getting weaker by the day. My father was beside himself with worry.... Continue Reading →
We were standing in a circle, sipping wine at McPherson Theater during intermission. One lady asked if any of us had gone to the Sidney Sparkles Parade (aka Santa Parade) this year. We all shook our heads, mumbling excuses as to why not. She continued, “We always go to the Sidney parade; it’s just tradition... Continue Reading →
Eloquently Kate 