By Sue Murphy Tis the season. Every year, when the “-ber” months roll around, the entertaining sap rises and you get this overwhelming urge to invite people to your home for food and frolic. It’s extremely contagious, I suspect, because all of the TV food network hosts are trotting out their glittery best. Personally, I would love to wheedle my way onto the Barefoot … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Pilgrims in Progress
The sad truth is that no kindergartener wants to be a Pilgrim in the Thanksgiving play. In a way, it’s understandable. Feathers or a tight black hat? The choice is obvious. But now that I am an adult (of sorts), I find the Pilgrims to be a fascinating lot. Imagine leaving your home, not once, but twice, and being so committed to your faith that you would crowd into a … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Sing ‘Em If You’ve Got ‘Em
I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “Am I Getting Older or Are They Just Playing Great Music at the Grocery Store?” Probably both. More than once I’ve caught myself singing in the produce section.Music enhances most experiences. It’s a key component of both weddings and funerals. As part of the prep for my daughter’s C-section, the obstetrician asked what music … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Oh Deer
By Sue MurphyI’m sending this column out as an open apology to my neighbors. I take my dog, Dave, out for a walk on my street every morning, but I use the term “walk” loosely. It’s really a quarter-mile smell-fest. Dave is a champion smeller. He considers it his job to smell every fallen leaf, every blade of reachable grass. Usually, he is a happy smeller, using his … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Tour de Force
By Sue Murphy Well, I did it. I finally went on my bus tour of France, and it was wonderful. We visited three chateaus, four castles and a palace, and I think there is a difference between the last two, but truthfully, I can’t remember what it is. Our tour director, Jean-Roch, told us so many interesting facts as we motored through the beautiful countryside that I should … [Read more...]