We moved into our 170 year old house six years ago and I have been fairly positive that it is haunted.  It shouldn’t surprise anyone that there would be a chance of our house being haunted.  After all it is 170 years old and in a small town in New Hampshire that was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. 

My husband rolls his eyes when I say this-but he’s a Virgo so no big shock there.

We have gotten a few weird pictures and we have all heard and seen things that can only be described as odd.  I have smelled cigar or cigarette smoke and at times perfume and there are times that you are in certain parts of the house and it just feels “creepy.”  [Read more →]

Why does it seem that there are so many bullies now?  Weren’t we supposed to be the generation of parents who knew better?  Parents who studied Dr. Spock raised us and we grew up watching shows like Sesame Street, which taught friendship and showed people of all races and abilities interacting and playing together.

My child has a form of Autism known as Asperger’s Syndrome is bullied daily.  Asperger’s is an invisible disability because it is not outwardly discernable.  She is a sweet loving and outwardly appearing happy child with a heart of gold.  As I am sure, anyone who knows her would agree my child is the living embodiment of the spirit of Rachel Scott-the first victim of the Columbine Massacre and the inspiration behind Rachel’s Challenge. 

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With Christmas coming how about trying something different then the same old turkey or ham.  Here are a list of different kinds of poultry available to create something different for your holiday feast.  If anyone needs a recipe for any of them just let me know:

Chickens:

1. Cornish Hen:  These cute little birds are about 6 weeks old. They only weight about 1 to 2 lbs.  Make one for everyone at the table.  They make a great plate presentation.
2. Chicken Broiler or Fryer:  These birds are about 10 weeks old.  They are very tender and weight about 3 lbs.
3. Roaster:  About 4 to 5 months old and weight  4 to 5 lbs.  I buy this one at the market when I make a whole chicken.
4. Capon:  These are male chickens that have been castrated (ouch).  They are very tender, weight about 7 lbs or so and are about 8 months old.
5. Hen:  Mature female about 10 months old.  They weight about 5 to 6 lbs.  They have tough flesh.
6. Rooster:  Tough flesh  and are mature males about 10 months old.  They weight about 5 to 6 lbs.

Duck:

• Broiler or Fryer:  They are [Read more →]