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“Father’s Give Us Strength”
“You will have to stand on your own two feet.” -John Arnold Thurgood Father took us as a family to a tabernacle to witness a play that...
Marge Barton
Oct 14, 20202 min read


“Yummy Apple Pie”
"Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie” – David Mamet, Boston Marriage Apple Pie If you do not want to make your pie crust,...
Marge Barton
Oct 13, 20201 min read


"JOHNNY APPLESEED - The Legend and the Truth
by Jane Yolen, Illustrated by Jim Burke As Amazon writes: “Planting trees is quite an art. He plants the apples with his heart. Johnny,...
Marge Barton
Oct 12, 20201 min read


"Sunday a Delight"
As a child, I remember many special Saturday’s. It was the day we cleaned the house and got ready for Sunday. Our kitchen floor was...
Marge Barton
Oct 7, 20201 min read


"Delicious Salmon"
“There’s a lot of research that shows kids are going to do better in school and have more self-esteem if you can all sit down and eat...
Marge Barton
Oct 6, 20201 min read


"Funny Jonah"
Jonah and the Whale by Rachel Elliot, illustrated by Zuan Thah Le is written in a delightful way. Google Books writes: Follow the story...
Marge Barton
Oct 5, 20201 min read


"Aunts and Uncles"
“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces!” -Old Chinese Proverb What a joy to be blessed with Aunts and Uncles. Some were country...
Marge Barton
Sep 30, 20201 min read


"Healthy Food"
“A great way to keep healthy is to eat more Chinese food.” -Chinese Proverb. Meatless Chow Mein ½ cup butter 2 small green peppers (cut...
Marge Barton
Sep 29, 20201 min read


"Family Favorite"
Meet Samantha – An American Girl by Susan S. Adler Amazon writes: “Samantha Parkington is an orphan who lives with her rich grandmother...
Marge Barton
Sep 28, 20201 min read


"Grandsons"
“A grandson is a gift from above. One to cherish, one to love.” - On a Grandson Mug I cherish my role as a Grandmother. Around...
Marge Barton
Sep 23, 20201 min read


"Grandsons like Chocolate Chip Cookies"
Best Chocolate Chip Cookie 2 cups plus 2 Tbs. flour ½ tsp. soda ½ tsp. salt 12 Tbs. butter melted and cooled till warm 1 cup brown...
Marge Barton
Sep 22, 20201 min read


"Grandsons & George Washington"
"Who Was George Washington" by Roberta Edwards Illustrated by Nancy Harrison and True Kelley. Amazon writes the following:: “In 1789,...
Marge Barton
Sep 21, 20201 min read


"Grandmother's Princess Sleepover"
"You are a Princess. Believe in Fairy Tales" Early on a Friday evening my Granddaughters were invited to a Princess Sleepover. When they...
Marge Barton
Sep 16, 20201 min read


"Tea Party for A Princess"
"Once upon a time, there was a little princess ..." One loaf of Sandwich Bread Trim edges to make it fancy. Use Favorite Peanut Butter...
Marge Barton
Sep 15, 20201 min read


Fancy Nancy Ooh La La It's Beauty Day
As written from Amazon book review, this delightful book mixes a fun story with activities for a mother-daughter grandmother-grand...
Marge Barton
Sep 9, 20201 min read


"Mother Loved Father"
He was an answer to her young adult prayer. It was instant love, an out of the ball park over the fence situation the night she and her...
Marge Barton
Sep 9, 20201 min read


Strawberry Spinach Salad
“Making salads is an art. A delicious, healthy art." Combine in a large bowl 9 cups torn fresh spinach with stems trimmed 1 pint...
Marge Barton
Sep 8, 20201 min read


The Heart of the Rebellion: A Medieval Historical Romance
by Sian Ann Bessely added to my love of Historical fiction. Amazon writes: "September 1400 King Richard II of England is dead. And after...
Marge Barton
Sep 7, 20201 min read


"FATHERHOOD"
“... Fatherhood has taught me about unconditional love, reinforced the importance of giving back and taught me how to be a better person....
Marge Barton
Sep 2, 20202 min read


"Delicious Caramel Cake"
“I like crazy, childlike candy bar-filled cakes with gooey caramel, chocolate-covered nuts, marshmallows, and the like.” - Ron...
Marge Barton
Sep 2, 20201 min read
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