Good morning once again. Isn’t life great? There’s a lot to be said for the old saying, “Stop and smell the roses.”
We all get so caught up in our lives that too many times we don’t heed that statement, just to… “stop and smell the roses.”
Deb and I both used to be terrible about staying in a run all the time. In our early lives together, we were trying to build a small business, keep the kids something to eat on the table, and in general, life was pretty chaotic! I’m sure you all can relate to these things.
Well, on account of Judi and Brian at the Canada Free Press, we started this column. We found it hard to believe that ANYONE might want to hear what Deb and I had to say about anything, but they inspired us to start this little endeavor, Ridin Out the Recession…in Miz Judi’s Kitchen.
Not only supported us in the belief that yes, people just might want to hear some of what we had to say in sharing our lifestyle with you guys, but also helped, advised, and basically were there for us in about anything that might could come up.
Even today, those two I know would support Deb and I in probably whatever we asked. They are two great people, and Deb and I have come to know and love them, like any other member of our family, because that’s exactly what they are…family!
Judi, Brian, AND the Canada Free Press…thanks for everything! You’re the best!
Now looking back, we have to say that by doing this our lives became very blessed. We got to interacting with many of you and it was a blast. Then Deb was diagnosed with cancer, and for a month or so, suddenly life was not quite so fun.
But, it is what it is, and we got our lives back to normal, or at least best we can for the time being. So many of you stepped up and bestowed your concern and prayers in our regard. Honestly, you can’t imagine how much that has meant to us.
I know without a doubt are posts suffered after her diagnosis, still do for that matter, and I really thought about not continuing it, with all the turmoil that suddenly appeared in our lives.
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‘Ridin Out The Recession With Dub and Deb in “Miz Judi’s Kitchen’!
Note to Readers: There are a few things that Dub doesn’t know but one thing he does know is that the word ‘Riding’ (as in Riding Out the Recession) is spelled with a ‘g’ at the end. But Dub not only walks the walk, but speaks like he is: down home, true blue, and plain speakin’ country folk.
Dub and Deb are both native Floridians, live in Central Florida, and run a small business as well. They have five children, and seven grandchildren.
Both love to cook, love to laugh, grow a garden, and generally try to “aggravate” most anyone around them basically…all in good fun, of course!
