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Elise Seyfried
The Tyranny of Choice

Elise Seyfried

59 minutes ago

One day, Steve was going over to CVS to pick up a prescription. I asked him to buy deodorant for me...
Elise Seyfried
My Very Own Green-Eyed Monster

Elise Seyfried

18 hours ago

“How all the other passions fleet to air, As doubtful thoughts, and rash-embraced despair, And...
Elise Seyfried
Postcards Never Sent

Elise Seyfried

1 day ago

I have always loved postcards, mostly receiving them, because, for most of my life, I never...
Barefootin'
Coons continues to build bi-partisan legacy

Dennis Forney

1 day ago

In true Delaware fashion, US Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat, continues to build his bi-partisan...
Barefootin'
Colorado couple cycles, Airstreams across USA

Dennis Forney

1 day ago

Diane and Bob McCallum rolled into town last week, she on her Trek bicycle, he in his pick-up truck...
Elise Seyfried
Aiden Adorable

Elise Seyfried

2 days ago

I find five year olds to be the apex of cuteness, my grandson no exception. They are old enough to...
GO VEG
Trying the IMPOSSIBLE

dorothy_greet

2 days ago

Our 5-week series on EAT FOR THE PLANET ended with the IMPOSSIBLE—the WHOPPER—one of the new plant-...
Elise Seyfried
Know-it-All

Elise Seyfried

4 days ago

A strong memory from youth was the sickening feeling when I looked at the clock and realized that...
Elise Seyfried
Fast Forward Friday

Elise Seyfried

5 days ago

The popularity of “Throwback Thursday” on Facebook has waned a bit, but for years I could count on...
Elise Seyfried
Mystery on Wheels

Elise Seyfried

5 days ago

We have a new minivan. Great, huh? Not so fast! Our two vehicles, for years, have been mine (a...
Elise Seyfried
Sing to God (But Not THAT Song!)

Elise Seyfried

1 week ago

Pastor Hy, our indefatigable 93 year old semi-retired associate pastor, is a major hoot. She makes...
Elise Seyfried
Life by Tens (Decades That Is)

Elise Seyfried

1 week ago

#1: Early childhood in Manhattan. I remember: pigeons, hero sandwiches, chain link fencing guarding...
Elise Seyfried
Scar Tissue

Elise Seyfried

1 week ago

I once wrote a post entitled “We Are All Tattooed”. In it, I discussed tattoos as commonly...
Elise Seyfried
To the Moms I Loved (and Lost)

Elise Seyfried

1 week ago

Dear Nancy and Sally: I think of you two often. You were each a pivotal part of my early days of...
Elise Seyfried
Re-Buyer’s Remorse

Elise Seyfried

1 week ago

We’re having company tonight, and serving cheese and crackers for an appetizer. So, when I hit the...
Elise Seyfried
A Prayer to Saint Expeditus

Elise Seyfried

1 week ago

Happy November! As I awoke this morning after last night’s wild storms I felt powerless. Literally...
GO VEG
Suzy, Oprah and Us

dorothy_greet

1 week ago

Our EAT FOR THE PLANET class#4 came under the persuasive spell of Suzy Amis Cameron as she shared...
GO VEG
Fish-Free Tuna

dorothy_greet

2 weeks ago

Tuna used to be a dietary staple in my home before I took seriously the health risks of consuming...
Elise Seyfried
Prep Time!

Elise Seyfried

2 weeks ago

I have not written a blog post yet this month, and the obsessive-compulsive part of me is really...
Photography Field of Flowers
Celebrity Chef Cook-off has charm covered

Kristin Aquariann

3 weeks ago

I’ve been wanting to explore the Covered Bridge Inn since reading Ron’s article ( capegazette.com/...
GO VEG
Miyoko, Queen of Vegan Cheese

dorothy_greet

3 weeks ago

Highlights of Week #2 of our EAT FOR THE PLANET class included an interview with Miyoko Schinner,...
Mac’s World
A must see: Forrest Gump’s famous scene in Monument...

Ron MacArthur

3 weeks ago

It’s a thing, at least for movie buffs. On our list of places to see during a recent Southwest trip...
Mac’s World
The start of an adventure through the Southwest

Ron MacArthur

3 weeks ago

Five national parks, several scenic byways, an All-American Road, three state parks, a national...
GO VEG
Save the World One Bite at a Time

dorothy_greet

1 month ago

Our new 5-week Osher Life Long Learning class is exploring the impact of our food choices on our...
Mac’s World
Route 12: A breathtaking drive on an All-American Road

Ron MacArthur

1 month ago

The 122-mile Scenic Byway 12 in southwestern Utah is not only an official state scenic highway, but...
GO VEG
Dutch Ditching Dairy and Meat

dorothy_greet

1 month ago

Yesterday I received an email from dear friends who have lived in The Netherlands for many years...
Elise Seyfried
Tell (Almost) All

Elise Seyfried

1 month ago

The average person keeps 13 secrets, five of which they have never told anyone. Come up with...
Elise Seyfried
Weight, Weight...Don’t Tell Me

Elise Seyfried

1 month ago

Ten years ago today, I tipped the scales at 105 lbs. I was eating the exact same amount, and...
Elise Seyfried
Standing in the Gap

Elise Seyfried

1 month ago

And I sought for anyone among them who would repair the wall and stand in the gap before me on...
GO VEG
Listen to the Science

dorothy_greet

1 month ago

Climate activists are telling us to “LISTEN TO THE SCIENCE!” We have been listening and this is...
Photography Field of Flowers
Don’t skip the Milton Garden Tour

Kristin Aquariann

1 month ago

In August I followed a variegated fritillary around the Pollinator Preserve, and this month I...
Elise Seyfried
Joint-ly

Elise Seyfried

1 month ago

Doesn’t it seem as if people’s body parts are wearing out faster these days? I’d noticed my...
Elise Seyfried
Right on Schedule

Elise Seyfried

1 month ago

I’ve never done well without a schedule. Not only do they keep me on track, but my scribbled...
Elise Seyfried
Bored to Tears

Elise Seyfried

1 month ago

I can’t recall the last time I was bored. As a grownup, my days have been chock-full of happenings...
Elise Seyfried
The God Project

Elise Seyfried

1 month ago

You are an employee of a nameless Scandinavian furniture store. You work in the disorienting maze...
Photography Field of Flowers
Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek almost open

Kristin Aquariann

1 month ago

I have been following the Delaware Botanic Gardens’ growth since reading Henry’s article ( www...
GO VEG
Plate of Polenta

dorothy_greet

2 months ago

The UN IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) is urging people “to shift their diets away...
Elise Seyfried
Stirring Up a Hornet’s Nest

Elise Seyfried

2 months ago

We’ve all heard that saying, right? When someone instigates trouble, or adds fuel to a fire that is...
Elise Seyfried
Inna Sagrada Familia

Elise Seyfried

2 months ago

Those who know me, know that I am a very impatient person when it comes to making things. If a...
Elise Seyfried
Sous Chef

Elise Seyfried

2 months ago

I confess: when it comes to my kitchen, I am not a very good sharer. Even with a family full of...
Elise Seyfried
Name Game

Elise Seyfried

2 months ago

There’s a nice guy at church that I have said hello to for years. It is far too late in the game to...
Elise Seyfried
In the Bag

Elise Seyfried

2 months ago

I usually carry about $20. I have gotten out of the habit of using cash, because nearly everything...
Elise Seyfried
Labeled

Elise Seyfried

2 months ago

Thanks to my job, and my membership in various organizations, I regularly sport name tags or other...
GO VEG
Adobo Tacos–Meat-free, Dairy-free, Oil-free

dorothy_greet

2 months ago

What a treat to have visiting chefs, Michele and Robb, make one of their favorite dinners for us...
Elise Seyfried
Good Investments

Elise Seyfried

2 months ago

We don’t play the stock market. Our family “portfolio” is a tattered manila folder containing a...
Elise Seyfried
Office Space

Elise Seyfried

2 months ago

When it comes to room makeovers, I am very very slow to act. While I adore the idea of a...
Elise Seyfried
Kazoos in Jericho

Elise Seyfried

2 months ago

Question: “Who is somebody who lives in your house with you?” Four Year Old’s Answer: “Jesus!!”...
Elise Seyfried
Normal? Or Not?

Eiise Seyfried

2 months ago

My goodness, someone is a happy busy bee lately! The last few weeks I have been buzzing around my...
Elise Seyfried
Elton and Me

Elise Seyfried

2 months ago

So what was up with you a year ago next week? Me? Oh, thanks for asking. Nothing much, I was just...
Elise Seyfried
Balletomania

Elise Seyfried

2 months ago

I am in awe of ballet dancers. Such beauty! Such grace! And on feet that have been brutalized by...