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Many, many years ago-- before I was a mom and my mom was a Nana, I grew up in a house right down the street from the city park.  In the warm-weather months, there were swings and slides, tennis courts and basketball.  These days, there is a stage, shelter house, bench swings, hiking trails and a bike path.   In the winter months though, watch out...

The city park boasted one of the biggest hills in town.  It was where all the "cool kids" hung out to sled on…

It's Wednesday again!  Time for Wednesday Hodgepodge.  Grab some coffee, pull up a chair and check out my answers-- and make sure you visit the link below and read some others'.  Above all, have fun!

1. Lake Superior University has once again published a list of words/phrases they think should be banished from the Queen's English...here's the list for 2013-

fiscal cliff, kick the can down the road, double down, job creators/creation,…

This is a quick and easy recipe for black bean salsa.  Super delicious with homemade pita chips.  It is also good as a topping for chicken or fish.  Just be patient and give it time to "cook" in the fridge, or it won't be as yummy!