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This was just before the one snow of the year melted. See the fox? Click on this the full view photo to see zoomed closeups. I was lucky to get this shot. I saw him right in the center of the yard and ran in for my camera. By the time I got this one shot [...]

I come from a family of brilliant cooks, of whom I am of course the best. Seriously, my sister Ann is really good in a kitchen, making large events look easy and the food not only looks good – but tastes incredible. Here is the world’s best banana pudding she made for my mother’s birthday. [...]

My sister and her family in Central Texas woke up New Year’s Day to wild turkeys at their front door and on the top of my nephew’s car. He “wanted to shoot ‘em and make jerky.” Photos taken by Mary O on January 1, 2009. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar [...]

I have listened to Clark Howard on the radio for years and love him. Well, in this toilet bowl economy, his advice is priceless. The best money-saving advice on the radio is now on TV! Watch Clark on HLN (formerly the Headline News channel) in his all-new weekend program, Saturdays and Sundays.

The largest full moon of the year (which created the highest and lowest tides of the season) peaked through storm clouds over the SunSpree Resort at Wrightsville Beach NC. I had a great time on my “staycation”. Thanks to Ann Marie, Joe and the rest of the friendly staff for a wonderful visit! Notice the [...]