Mary Griggs

Black cat sits on stairs with piles of books nearby.

Friendly cat escorted me around the two levels of books at the The Book House Bookshop in Maplewood, MO

Moon above branches in blue sky

Moonrise in Mississippi

Lemon Butter Garlic Herb Tilapia This recipe can be used with any mild fish. We had tilapia filets in the freezer so that is what we used. The herbs are based on what you’re feeling like – you’ll want about 1 tea…

I've updated my food blog with a recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal:
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No Easter tree?

Sunset over the mountains around Asheville, NC.

"Look around
Leaves are brown
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter."
Hazy Shade of Winter by The Bangles

Rice Krispies Crunch Bars cut into stars and a unicorn on a paper plate

I've updated my food blog with some lovely Rice Krispies Treats and Chocolate Crunch bars
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Nutty Chocolate Banana Scones I had a single overripe banana and I didn’t want to put it in the freezer so I went through my recipes to find one that uses only one banana. I came across a scone recipe that I upped the pro…

I've updated my food blog with a recipe for scones that are super tasty but, as a bonus, are another way to use up an overripe banana.
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Standing with Wilde, a Troll at the NC Arboretum

Went on a Troll Trail adventure today at the NC Arboretum. Thomas Dambo is just so creative using recycled materials to create art installations. These “Baby Trolls” are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
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Spiced Blueberry Orange Bran Muffins Michelle worked on a different muffin recipe today. It is a little sweeter with the blueberries, orange and applesauce but lower overall added sugar. It also uses bran to up the fiber content. The …

I've updated my food blog with another muffin recipe - this one is a nicely spiced blueberry, orange and bran muffin.
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I tried regular, store bought bubbles and they just went rubbery. I used the recipe I found online with sugar and corn syrup to make the crystals visible when freezing.

¾ cup warm water
2 tablespoons dish soap
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons sugar

Stir gently to dissolve the sugar.

Winter science is fun! I went outside with a bubble wand to make bubbles and to see them freeze. It was well under the 12° required but the wind kept blowing my bubbles away. I finally sat in my car and was able to catch the phenomenon before my hands got too cold I had to go inside.

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

Hawk in tree

"I am but mad north-northwest: when the wind is southerly I know a hawk from a handsaw." Hamlet
~William Shakespeare

Trees in the forefront and sun lighting the overcast sky

Sunset through snowfall.

Sunset looking west across Asheville, North Carolina

The pastel tides,
Split and arch like rainbows,
Alive, protecting Mother Earth,
By a landslide.

Mountain High© by Sueann Nickerson

My Six Month Diabetes Journey This blog post is about how I was able to manage my diabetes with six months of hard work. Your mileage may vary and this in no way replaces consulting with your own medical professionals. Let me s…

I've posted a blog about my six month journey to managing my diabetes.
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Sunset painting the clouds above the mountains east of Asheville.

"I have seen from my window
the fiesta of sunset in the distant mountain tops." ~Pablo Neruda

Fifteen cranberry orange relish muffins sitting on a black stovetop

I've updated my food blog with a recipe for Cranberry Orange Relish Muffins.
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Slice of breakfast casserole, overlooking the rain soaked parking lot.

I've updated my food blog with a recipe for an Eggy Casserole Bake
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Purple, green and gold sugar cover the top of a round King Cake in an aluminum pan.

For some today is Insurrection Day but for others it is Three Kings Day and time for the first King Cake of the season.

I've updated my food blog with a review of Paul's Pastry Shop King Cake:
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Wearing my Y'all Means All blue T-shirt, I'm using my DIY walking poles to get around the neighborhood.

Thanks to my neighbors for gifting me the PVC pipe and crutch ends and my brother-in-law for lending me the saw to make my own walking poles. I think I'm moving pretty well for seven weeks post total knee replacement surgery!

2 Chocolate meringue pies on white and blue plates.

I've updated my food blog with a recipe for Chocolate Meringue pie
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Crotchet green rectangle dumpster with yarn flames in red, yellow and white plus cute light green feet sitting on a brass coffee table.

How do you like my Dumpster Fire? Hand made by my love to commemorate 2025.

I've updated my food blog with a spirited holiday recipe: mouthbrothels.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/r...

Giving Thanks 2025 has been a bit of a dumpster fire and I’m not talking politically for once. I screwed up my knee in the early spring bad enough for a trip to the emergency room. From there, I began work…

I've updated my blog with some of the stuff I've been going through and things I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! Gobble, Gobble and all that jazz! marygriggs.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/g...

It is interesting to me how many of the “deprofessionalized” professions on the Dept of Education lists are people in the position to encounter evidence of abuse - especially for children- and are mandated reporters.

Outside stairs with snow on carpet and black stair rails

Snow makes the lines and shadows more interesting.

It was around 5pm Eastern time.

Three bears walk through the open gate

Welcoming committee as we got back home this evening.