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Pasta On The Floor is a compilation of thoughts, ideas, recipes and a view into life as we know. I get so many ideas from my family and friends.

06/01/2026

It has come to my attention that my recent blogs have been “sad” and “very morose.” Not my intention, but it is what it is. I am sad. I am missing a very large piece of my soul, and frankly, you should be concerned only if I ever stop saying that, stop blogging, or if you don’t hear from me.
Pasta on the Floor is how I deal with grief and life in general. I write about it. I get it out, and I value every single emoji or comment that you all leave for me and my family. That being said, I realized something: even in his absence, I still do things to get under his skin, and honestly, it brings me a little joy. Here goes:

This is how I deal with grief and life. I realized even in his absence, I do things to get under his skin, and honestly, it brings me a joy.

05/24/2026

Over the past week, I've been feeling a bit off, more teary than usual, and having a hard time focusing or sleeping. I haven’t been able to pinpoint why, especially since Memorial Day weekend doesn't spark any particular memories. But social media has an uncanny way of reminding us of life’s events, and a post popped up, and then, I remembered.

My soul has been counting days that I swore I wasn’t watching. We feel it even weeks before, and it hangs around long after.

05/03/2026

It is no secret that I miss Chip, and anyone who knew us could plainly see that I never had much patience for violent ‘man movies’. Chip, on the other hand, was a good sport who sat through the Hallmark movies and every other romantic film, even if he inevitably drifted off halfway through. My earlier Travels With Chip adventures have taught me a thing or two, so in the spirit of payback and compromise, I thought I could push through and force myself to watch The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves.

My Travels With Chip have taught me a thing or two, so in the spirit of payback I'll force myself to watch The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves.

04/19/2026

To Miss Tillie, it’s just another day. To me, it’s a celebration of a little soul who has no idea of her worth. For her, a birthday is like any other day, because dogs don’t mark time the way we do. Let's wish her a Happy Birthday!

To Miss Tillie, it’s just another day. To me, it’s a birthday celebration of a little soul who has no idea of her worth.

03/30/2026

If you are reading this because you have lost someone too, I am so sorry you are here for that reason, and I hope you may feel a little less alone. Be patient with me, my friends, as I try to give these questions a place to live outside of my head and say what so many of us are afraid to admit. Grief knows no timeline, and love never ends, just because a life has.

Grief knows no timeline & love never ends, just because a life has. Be patient as I give these questions a home to live outside of my head.

03/24/2026

It is no secret that I love Prosecco almost as much as I love strong coffee and any type of cheese, which is saying a lot for something that cannot be sliced, melted, or poured into a mug. Prosecco is bubbly, endlessly drinkable, and nowhere near as pretentious as Champagne. There are no rules on when or how to drink Prosecco, well, unless something goes off the rails.

Prosecco is bubbly, endlessly drinkable, and nowhere near as pretentious as Champagne. There are no rules on when or how to drink Prosecco.

03/10/2026

I know, I get such joy from eating cheese. It rivals my love for coffee and prosecco. Mitica® Espelette Marbled Goat is perfect sliced alone with no chaperone. The description provided by Murray’s Cheese is perfect: The flavor is surprisingly approachable. When it hits your tongue, it’s not fire but sweet, smoky warmth. That’s thanks to Espelette pepper, a Basque delicacy that provides the perfect counterpoint to smooth, milky Spanish goat cheese.

It is smooth and cuts perfectly as an addition to any cheeseboard you can create, and the flavor is magnificent.

02/24/2026

What a glorious find: Wegman's Bon Vivant is a soft-ripened cheese, similar to Brie, but so much better and smoother. A must try for sure. Need a ride to Wegmans? I am your gal!

Wegmans Bon Vivant is a soft-ripened cheese, inspired by French traditions and aged in Wegmans' own Cheese Caves in Rochester, NY.

02/16/2026

Two February Days
We always laughed that Valentine’s Day was a rookie holiday,

Pressured to declare love with flowers or candy on one specific day.

At our house, flowers appeared on an ordinary Tuesday,

And a surprise Mallocup greeted me beside my morning coffee.

His birthday followed the day after, always celebrated on its own.

Never wrapped in Valentine’s paper; never folded into a two-for-one gift.

It was somewhat of a Chip celebration, in our own quiet way.

And my chance to pamper and spoil him, for once.

How do you mark a birthday for someone who is not here?

How do you make wishes and toast ‘one more trip around the sun’

When his journey ended some time ago?

I cannot celebrate the years ahead, but I will celebrate you and remember. Read more....

A reflective poem about facing Valentine’s Day and a husband’s birthday after 32 years together and grieving his absence.

02/06/2026

Over the past four and a half years, I've come to realize that asking, "How hard can it be?” is less of a genuine question and more like a warning sign that I tend to overlook. It begins with a little pep talk and often ends up as another wild story to tell. I have spoken those words under my breath while painting a wall (which I ended up repainting twice), hauling out a Christmas tree (with needles and sap everywhere), and even traveling alone (which I'm still recovering from). Spoiler alert: it’s always harder than it seems.
Today’s query is: How hard can it be to make a Funfetti Cake?

How hard can it be to make a Funfetti Cake? Use the can of frosting, fill the hole, and covered up the imperfection with the sprinkles.

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