Legitimate Rape? Ronda Bowen, August 20, 2012October 10, 2025 No matter what side of the abortion issue one stands on, there are a few things that appear to be givens. Rape is a horrible crime against women. To find out that one is pregnant following being raped is a horrible and gut-wrenching experience, I’m sure. No one really wants… Continue Reading
Sewing Pattern Stock Up! Ronda Bowen, August 19, 2012 I’ve already talked on this blog about how I enjoy sewing. This past weekend, Joanne’s Fabric and Crafts had a sale on sewing patterns. Naturally, this was very exciting to me. I was able to grab several patterns. Since I’m in desperate need of new clothes, these patterns were a… Continue Reading
Creekside Summertime Wines Ronda Bowen, August 18, 2012October 10, 2025 This week’s theme at Creekside was summertime wines. We tasted eight out of nine of the offered wines, and we liked all but one of the wines (and that one was still pretty good. All of the wines were meant to be refreshing and fun – the perfect wines… Continue Reading
Life: Back to School Ronda Bowen, August 17, 2012October 10, 2025 It’s back to school time. It’s crazy how many supplies schools require families to purchase for students. Whether you homeschool or send your child off to a public, private, or charter school, you’re sure to be feeling the crunch. It’s also amazing how many different options there are for… Continue Reading
Non-Traditional Places to Look for Wine Ronda Bowen, August 16, 2012October 10, 2025 A lot of the time, people pick up wine in one of three places: at the grocery store, at a winery, or at a wine cellar store. However, there are a lot of other places to look for wine including food co-ops, corner stores, and discount grocery… Continue Reading
Happy Birthday, Julia Child! Ronda Bowen, August 15, 2012 It’s Julia Child‘s birthday! She’s one of my favorite pop culture figures, and she’s a huge inspiration. To be honest, when I make her recipes I will scale back on the butter – in a big way. However, the end result is still a spectacularly awesome meal. In… Continue Reading
2011 Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Horse Heaven Chenin Blanc Ronda Bowen, August 14, 2012October 10, 2025 This lovely wine had citrus notes to it. The wine was created at the Horse Heaven Vineyard, and we purchased it from Chateau Ste. Michelle when we did the winery tour. The Horse Heaven Chenin Blanc was light and easy drinking. It makes a great summer wine. The only… Continue Reading
Mandatory Pregnancy Testing? Ronda Bowen, August 13, 2012October 10, 2025 Delhi Charter School in Delhi, Louisiana has been the focus of many blog commentaries. According to Think Progress, the school has had a lot of pregnant girls. However, the school charter forbids pregnant girls from attending this K-12 school. In order to uphold that policy, the school requires pregnancy testing of… Continue Reading
Creating a Cleaning Schedule Ronda Bowen, August 12, 2012October 10, 2025 Even with a glass (or bottle!) of Malbec at hand, housework is much easier if you create a cleaning schedule. What works best for me is to break down my home’s rooms and then assign each room to a day of the week. I then create a checklist… Continue Reading
Creekside’s Hazy Days Tasting Ronda Bowen, August 11, 2012October 10, 2025 This week’s tasting featured some nice wines. The theme was the “Lazy Hazy Days of Summer” – and the wines were nice wines to complement the theme. This week’s tasting featured nine wines, we tasted eight of those wines. 2011 Voss Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley – ($19)… Continue Reading