Author: Sarah's Attic of Treasures

My real name is Debra (Debbie Sue). Sarah is a nickname given to me in high school. My husband has always called me that so here in Florida It's all I am known by. I was born and raised in Illinois. My son and I moved to Colorado in 1982. I taught school for 17 years. Then I ran a homeschooling/preschool/daycare until 2006 when I moved to Florida after my son, Bobby died suddenly. He was almost 26. Danny and I live and work at a state park here. I miss the mountains and climate of Colorado. I miss snow and the four seasons. I miss Bobby.

New Year New Year: 2 Things To You Must Do

We all start the beginning of the year with great intentions. Those great intentions often go by the way side by the end of January. Try these simple things that you must try. 1- Get at least seven hours of sleep a night. Seriously. The National Sleep Foundation recommends seven to nine hours of shut-eye a night…

Recipe: Hoppin’ John — Seriously Seeking Answers

For several years now, Pete and I have enjoyed a New Year’s Day tradition of inviting friends to our house for hoppin’ john, greens and cornbread. Hoppin’ john is a traditional southern dish made with black-eyed peas and rice, and is said to bring good luck if eaten on New Year’s Day. My husband, who […]…

My Food: New Year’s Eve 6-course Dinner

Lobster Butternut Squash Bisque, Home-made Canape Bread Appetizer Duo with Goat Cheese: Smoked Salmon Mini Blini and Eggplant Delight Grilled Caesar Salad Pan-fried Sea Bass with Grape Tomatoes and Capers Grilled AAA Angus Striploin, Sautéed Kale, Mini Pepper and Onion Orange Pudding with Brandied Cara Cara Orange Segments My Food: New Year’s Eve 6-course Dinner

My Food: New Year’s Eve 6-course Dinner

Journaling : So Easy! So Hard!

A brief YouTube Video about Monday Morning. https://youtu.be/v4AQmGUpR-s I started journaling when I was 10 years old. Maybe younger. I was always writing things down. Sharing everything on paper. Silly things like what I watched on TV. Who I had a crush on. What I ate for dinner. What we were doing on the farm….