“Matlock has a gift for telling what she calls ‘the secret lives of ordinary people.’”
~Detroit Free Press



Latest Posts


  • Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars

    I’m going to post a few of my family’s favorites, especially for my friend, Mary Ann. These are never fail, because I don’t cook anything difficult. Here’s one I adapted from The Joy of Cooking cookbook. We’ve gotten such an abundant crop of pecans this year! These bars are like mini-pecan pies, but much easier…

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  • Starting Monday Off Right

    Starting Monday off right… Dear God, today I choose to keep the attitude of faith– faith in good, that my life, and those of each of my loved ones, is unfolding as it should, and that all things work out for my good. All the wisdom I need will be provide at the right time…

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  • The Christmas Story Through Children’s Eyes

    Just had to share this with you…

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  • Book Winners, and Miracles of the Season

    Congratulations to the winners! Sue of Napkinwriter blog and Leah Moss each had their names drawn for a copy of Miracle On I-40. I thank each of you who dropped by to enter the drawing, and for your kind comments. It seems to me that no matter what our backgrounds or beliefs, those of us who…

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  • Choosing a Poinsettia, and more

    Dears, there are so many videos on YouTube about poinsettias. Who knew? Well, someone did. Here’s a great video on how to choose a poinsettia from the store. Did you know those plastic ‘sleeves’ that are often around the plant? I thought they were to protect it, great help when buying. No! Not according to…

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  • The Credit Belongs to the Man (& Woman) in the Arena

    Darlings, I saw this quote this morning and want to share it with you– a quote from Theodore Roosevelt, who was likely speaking of politics or generals or some such, but I am thinking in the context of every ordinary woman, or man, who dares to put their feet on the floor each morning and…

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Matlock writes about generous people striving to live and love well. She does it beautifully.
~ Contra Costa Times