I am amazed thinking back when I cooked every day for my family after working all day at an office. The huge meals I'd prepare for holidays that included extra guest mouths to feed.

This last Christmas, when I had a houseful, I got it done but I was so exhausted I could hardly enjoy eating my own plateful. My grandson says he'll cook next time.

Last night I ate leftover ribs and mashed potatoes. I have some potatoes left so tonight I'll fix Polska Kielbasa (I keep it in pieces frozen) and prepare the zucchini and yellow squash I need to cook before they rot. Easy dinner.

I was an adequate cook, and it pleases my heart when my girls ask me for recipes of things I'd make for them.