Tis the gift…




Many people can identify with the beloved loved Christmas song, “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays.” For 13-year-old Lisa, her one wish has finally come true. She now has a place to call home. Lisa, who had been in and out of the foster care system for most of her life, was among…

Once in a while I make homemade egg rolls. The deep fried wonton wrappers are crisp and the ingredients are fresh. It is a lot of chopping, dicing and assembling, but so worth it! To top it off I make an amazing sweet and sour sauce. Perfect for egg rolls, meatballs, and broccoli beef. Seriously..this…

My moment of motherhood bliss shattered like a china tea cup on a marble floor. I had just poured hot water into a favorite mug and breathed in the soothing aroma of peppermint tea. My two cherub faced youngsters played with their kitchen set in the next room. “Scottie, why is your arm wet?” I…

Something magical happens when you melt butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar, corn syrup and slowly mix with a wooden spoon. Carmel corn. The kids could smell the tasty treat from the driveway. For me the wonderful aroma is always a sweet walk down memory lane. I could always tell when my mom and…

Alta resident Jeff Roland proudly welcomed his birth father, Carlos Sacchetto, to his Alta home last weekend. Roland was given up for adoption 33 years ago. With the approach of Thanksgiving, many residents are beginning to count their blessings. For Jeff Roland of Alta, finding his family is not just something to be thankful for,…

Learning to can is easy and rewarding, especially if you can use the fruit growing in your own front yard.
Hey Marci,
Just saw you had a blog and had to come by and say howdy! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. We were in Auburn this morning, had a great salad at a cute little spot on the main street area. YUM.
Make sure to let me know when your book hits the stands. I would love to help get the word out and announce it on my blog.
Merry Christmas!