Category Archives: Family

He was ready…

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Art of the Pie

If you’ve been following my blog for a while you may remember that my step-dad Jerry took a bad tumble in late 2011 just after I returned from France. I received word that he passed away early this morning. He was ready. … Continue reading →

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Sadie’s Cookies

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Art of the Pie

When I was a little girl I lived next door to our family business, McDermott Colonial Mortuary in Santa Barbara. My father, Thomas Joseph McDermott was a mortician as was his father, Charles Stephen McDemott. Charles moved from Morris, IL … Continue reading →

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I’m Ready

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Art of the Pie

My goodness! After traveling for 5+ weeks it takes a bit of time to catch my breath, catch up on sleep and daily tasks…like bills, laundry and groceries. As you know, I had an unexpected trip to Santa Barbara right … Continue reading →

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It’s part of the pie

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Art of the Pie

I’m back…well sort of. I touched down in chilly and gray Seattle on Wednesday afternoon. Got through immigration and customs with no problem and was picked up by a friend. My sweet home was warm and welcoming when I walked … Continue reading →

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