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By: Marilyn Baron Recently, my husband and I went out to dinner and a movie with our long-time friends. They are the kind of friends you don’t have to think around or worry about how you look or what you say. We like each other for who we are, just the way we are. After…
The “pinkest party in town” can only mean one thing– Macon, Georgia’s Cherry Blossom Festival. This year it goes from March 18 to 26. Fountain Car Wash’s huge fountain out front has pink water. The sidewalks in Macon are covered with painted pink cherry blossoms. The free ice cream on Third Street is pink (cherry,…
It’s time to announce the winners. Petit Fours and Hot Tamales would like to sincerely thank everyone who entrusted us with your entries. We know it’s hard, so we want you to know that we value your efforts. We truly hope that not winning today will not stop you or slow you down in your…
By Marilyn Baron Have you ever thought of quitting your job and starting all over again? Doing something you really want to do? Something interesting and fun? Speaking of interesting jobs, I just found out that my cousin, Judi Campobenedetto (Campo), started a company called “Sinful Sweets, OMG.” Inspired by her story,…
When I was young and stupid, I believed in my power to turn a phrase, any phrase. I believed I could conquer the word with a five paragraph essay. I believed I could certainly write my way to Paris even if I couldn’t walk on water. Then I started getting rejection letters. The older I…
