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Sausage Making? Um…Yes!

February 26, 2026

I wanted you to read about something, other than my book: Come on Down! (which is still out there waiting to be bought…hint, hint) so this blog is about sausage making. Yes, sausage making! I apologize in advance to all my vegan and vegetarian friends for saying this, but this Italian had a great time making sausage. I try not to eat meat too often, but this was…

Books to Check Out!• My Books

You Can Order Come on Down! A Little Story About My Italian Mom’s Big Dream…Tuesday, February 24th!

February 22, 2026

I’ve made you wait long enough! My book, Come on Down, A Little Story About My Italian Mom’s Big Dream is coming out as a paperback, ebook, and audiobook as of February 24, 2026! And (drum roll please) you can win an autographed copy, which could be worth up to a whole 50 cents someday! Seriously though, all you have to do is post on Facebook, Instagram, Linked…

Holidays• Random Thoughts

How to Fall in Love with Groundhog Day

February 3, 2026

I always thought it was funny that people made such a big deal out of Groundhog day because…well…aren’t there always six more weeks of winter when it’s the beginning of February? That was before I went to the festivities myself. I now know that: a. There are thousands of people out there who are nuts enough to brave 5 degree temps and possible frostbite just to see a…

Easy Delicious Dinner Ideas• Great Memories• Random Thoughts

Definitely Polenta Weather

January 30, 2026

The great thing about getting older is that you forget so much, everything is new! Recently, I made a batch of polenta because I was worried the recipe in my book might not be accurate. I was sure I’d never blogged about polenta, then checked old blogs and realized that, not only did I blog about it, I made four batches to be sure it was good. It…

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Snowmageddon? Bring It On!

January 25, 2026

Back in 1994, I was living in Glendale, California when a 6.7 earthquake struck in Northridge, California at 4:30 am. The house shook so badly I had a hard time making it the seven steps to my son’s room. I’d just gotten out of the shower and was about to leave to go to my traffic reporting job. There was no power, everyone was wandering outside their condos…

Family Traditions• Holidays• Random Thoughts

Show Up During the Holidays, It Means More Than You Think

December 27, 2025

Now that I’m older I spend a fair amount of time reflecting during the holidays. This is an irritating habit old people have because we’re never sure how many holidays we have left. So, in an attempt to appear deep and philosophical we look back, then bore younger people with our reflections. This year my family gathered at Bernie and Donna’s house for Christmas dinner and later we…

Books to Check Out!• My Books

Come on Down! Now Available for Pre-Order!

December 5, 2025

Oh man, you knew this day was coming…the day when I won’t shut up about my audiobook coming out. I just found out you can pre-order the audiobook version of Come On Down! A Little Story About My Italian Mom’s Big Dream right now! I am told it should be available to download by December 17th. Order as many as you want. Really, go right ahead! (If you…

Family Traditions• Holidays• Random Thoughts

November is so Sneaky!

November 10, 2025

How the hell does November creep up on me so fast (every year) and whirl me into the holidays when I still haven’t even taken down my Halloween decorations? Add to that the embarrassment of realizing that I NEVER EVEN POSTED the winners of last year’s Annual Cutthroat Tunno Pumpkin Pie Competition! I am so sorry Nate, Alessandro and Muiriel! You deserve better. It truly wasn’t sour grapes,…

Great Memories• Random Thoughts

Inspiring Dreams: My Mom’s Journey on The Price is Right

September 23, 2025

Holy smokes, my essay about my mom just went up on the Huffington Post! The link to it is in the highlighted words, just click on them: They’re calling it, “My Mom Dreamed of Getting on The Price is Right, I Never Imagined What Would Happen When She Did.” They may try another name for it too, which I will post if the name changes. I am thrilled…

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Finally…The Book is Coming!

August 29, 2025

I am not dead, just ruminating. I went on a fabulous birthday vacation. I thought 70 would feel old, but I feel the same as I did at 60, and even 50, so I’m not buying into that I’m-getting-old crap, but it is forcing me into action. (Quick vacation recap) I started off in Seattle and spent time with my daughter, her wonderful friends, boyfriend and his mom…

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