Category Archives: Mother’s Day

Catch It: Poetry by Maggie Smith

Posted on May 10, 2019 by

With Sunday approaching for Mother’s Day, a lovely poem by Maggie Smith. A TRUTH THAT TELLS YOU I wish for you a small, portable truth you can take anywhere-no foreign adaptors needed, no translation required and nothing lost in it. … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Magnolia Bakery

Posted on May 11, 2018 by

For me, the joy of watching my Mom bake a pie, a cake, or cornbread was the best things in life. The aroma of sweetness flowed throughout our house in Georgia. I am reminded of those days whenever I come … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Tribeca Treats

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

Three Sundays ago, I pulled out my favorite recipe book: The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child. I had decided to bake a cake for an event at my home. I turned to page 96: Cake for Company and read, … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Mother’s Day in Manhattan

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Today is a rainy day in May. May 1 is May Day, and according to the World Book Encyclopedia, “May Day is celebrated as a spring festival in many countries. It marks the revival of life in early spring after … Continue reading →

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