Being a grandparent is an opportunity to embrace a joyful and loving bond with grandchildren, distinct from the pressures of parenthood. Grandparents prioritize connection over worries, cherishing every moment. They find beauty in the small things and reflect a deep love that is rooted in acceptance, hope, and understanding.
With the house sold and the RV purchase in progress, we needed to secure a site at the RV park in Livingston.1 Kendal lived there for seven years after Katrina and then moved back there the year before we started dating. He knows the park well, and we both knew it was where we wanted… Continue reading 09.21.25 Site 100 Lakeside RV Park
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??
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!!!!
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
"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
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
"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!
As you get older, you start to see life differently. You begin to understand that true happiness is not about how much money you make, how many degrees you have, or how big your house or car is. At some point, material things lose their value. What truly matters is peace in your heart, joy… Continue reading 07.02.25 Living Joyfully: Embracing Simplicity with Age
Life is like a journey on a train, with its stations and changes of routes, and with accidents. At birth we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel on our side. However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey… Continue reading 08.22.25 Life is like a journey on a train….
- BECAUSE HE LIVES, I CAN FACE TOMORROW - 