Like I do sometimes, this is mostly for documentation to help me remember in the future. But we also want y’all to know our big news, so here it is! As we get older, the yard work and housework we previously did with ease and enjoyment can become more and more difficult and not so… Continue reading 08.06.25 What are the McDaniels up to now??
Author: Rosalyn McDaniel
I am a seventy year old newly remarried woman who loves God and loves life!
09.24.25 Amaury Guichon creates an all chocolate Mickey Mouse!!!!
Seeing Mickey Mouse makes my heart smile and I am so pleased to share this video of Amaury Guichon creating this chocolate masterpiece of the little guy. Below he describes this creation. “One of the most iconic cartoon characters just came to life in my kitchen – entirely crafted from chocolate! While the concept may… Continue reading 09.24.25 Amaury Guichon creates an all chocolate Mickey Mouse!!!!
08.02.25 Piglet: “What do you think life is really about?”
Scene: A quiet afternoon in the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh and Piglet are sitting on a fallen log under a tree, watching the leaves dance in the breeze. Birds chirp in the distance, and the air smells of earth and sunlight. Piglet: “Pooh?” Pooh: “Yes, Piglet?” Piglet: “What do you think life is really about?”… Continue reading 08.02.25 Piglet: “What do you think life is really about?”
07.26.25 Amaury Guichon creates all chocolate Jungle King’s compilation – Tigers, Giraffe, Elephant, Ape, Lion, Chimpanze, Cheetah
"This compilation video takes you on a journey into the untamed beauty of the jungle, where each life-size chocolate sculpture crafted throughout my career captures the essence of the wild. These creations capture the spirit of the jungle and the evolution of my craft." - Amaury Guichon https://youtu.be/DiZ0oKhRnLo Which of these majestic creatures tells your… Continue reading 07.26.25 Amaury Guichon creates all chocolate Jungle King’s compilation – Tigers, Giraffe, Elephant, Ape, Lion, Chimpanze, Cheetah
07.26.25 When our parents grow old
When our parents grow old, they don’t just need care, they need love, patience, and dignity. The same love they gave us when we were young is what they now deserve in return. Let them grow old with kindness. Let them tell their stories, even if they repeat them. Remember how many times they listened… Continue reading 07.26.25 When our parents grow old
7.18.25 Amaury Guichon creates Giant Chocolate Ice Cream
"I’ve pushed my chocolate skills to new heights, literally! This may be the tallest chocolate showpiece I’ve ever done: a gigantic fallen ice cream cone that celebrates the return of summer. Every detail is crafted in chocolate, from the creamy swirl to the colorful sprinkles and crunchy wafer cone. I wanted this pop art-inspired piece… Continue reading 7.18.25 Amaury Guichon creates Giant Chocolate Ice Cream
07.15.25 Embracing Age: Celebrating Women Over 50
To all my female friends 50 years and up. Most of us are aging through the next phase of our lives. We're at the age where we see wrinkles, grey hair, and extra pounds. We see cute 25-year-olds and reminisce. But we were also 25, just as they will one day be our age. We… Continue reading 07.15.25 Embracing Age: Celebrating Women Over 50
07.11.25 Amaury Guichon creates Mario’s World
"It’s-a me! Amaury! 🍄 A closer look at the making of our favorite chocolate plumber!" https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2e2iUsLYzII?feature=share I would truly love to bite into one of his creations! I hope you enjoyed today's video. Ya'll come back now, ya' hear!
07.09.25 Swamp Monster Restaurant in Franklinton, Louisiana
Kendal and I recently discovered the Swamp Monster Restaurant in Franklinton, Louisiana at 913 Washington Street. Kendal's brother Oliver is a serious Bigfoot believer, so we wanted to check this one out! The Swamp Monster Restaurant has many over-the-top swamp decorations and fun memorabilia. The food is delicious, featuring standout dishes like the roast beef… Continue reading 07.09.25 Swamp Monster Restaurant in Franklinton, Louisiana
10.09.25 Living with Less: Moving to a Smaller Space
You know the saying, “What does not kill you makes you stronger.” This move came within an inch of killing me and exhausting Kendal. Are we mentally stronger? Not so much. Are we physically stronger? Yes. We are entirely worn out, but pushing around box after box after box has surely boosted our physical strength.… Continue reading 10.09.25 Living with Less: Moving to a Smaller Space
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