STYLING WITH ANNIE

      Photo by   Lucy Heath   on   Unsplash National Pie Day started with a birthday celebration. Charlie Papazian, a nuclear engineer, brewer and author was born on Jan. 23, 1950. In the mid-1970s. he declared his own birthday as National Pie Day.  According  to the American Pie Council, pies were first discovered in Ancient Egypt.  The first pie recipe published was by the Romans. It consisted of rye-crusted goat cheese and honey. Sounds yummy.  The first pies eaten were made with meat. It is believed that Queen Elizabeth l was presented with the first cherry pie for fruit pies and pastry made their debut in the 1500s.  America’s favorite pie is Apple. The second favorite is Pizza Pie. Those  ancient Romans weren’t far off in knowing what tasted good. My favorite is Sweet Potato Pie. What’s yours? The American Pie Council plans a National Pie Championship for amateurs and profe...

We all age but we have to keep styling! If you are reading this hoping to find the fountain of youth, sorry, I have no answers . I try to believe that I am only 26 when I am 66. It amazes me. How did this happen?  I think it had to start three years ago when I was on a football field and one of the football players said excuse me ma’am do you want me to help you carry that.  I replied “ No, no I am fine.” I love seeing politeness.  But ma’am? Did I hear right?  Yikes how old do I look? He was  so young. I did start noticing that the coaches seemed a lot younger than before. The players seemed very young. When I started in the field of  photojournalism the coaches seemed  so old, so did the teachers the newscasters, lawyers and doctors. It's not true anymore. A year ago, I am buying a movie ticket. The clerk charged me the senior price.  I deny being that old. I figure it must be because, ...

  Bring in the New  Decade by being you A new year! A new decade. The possibilities are incredible.  What will you do with this year? What will you create? What will you change in your life? How will you challenge your self? Every year, we make resolutions. Sometimes we fall short, sometimes we reach  our goals.  Through it all we must remember to be gentle with ourselves. When things don’t go as planned pick yourself up and go forward.   Keep following your path.   Your path at your pace. Living our lives to the fullest means different things to each of us.  Just live your best life so when you fall asleep at night you are at peace with who you are whatever you accomplish. Make time for laughter! Make time for those you love! I am amazed that I am alive to see this decade.  When I was in school I thought 2000 seemed so far away. It’s hard to believe it’s 2020. I...