Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
Our garden is producing a few eggplants a week right now and we have more tomatoes and basil than we know what to do with, so I found an easier recipe for Eggplant Parmesan. I spent wayyyyy too much time on a version of it last year, and can have good intentions about making it... Continue Reading →
It's not my favorite day of the year, but each late August I have an appointment that means a lot to me. The whole thing takes about 15 minutes, start to finish, and it has the power to save my life, or detect cancer early, which can mean a less invasive approach. It's awkward and... Continue Reading →
Recently I met a friend for coffee and after we had checked in with all the general news in our lives, she shared with me that her husband had asked her a question that stumped her; who are you outside of our little family? She told me that her first inclination was to be afraid... Continue Reading →
"What I know about you is that you are brave. Remember that time when we had just moved here and you walked right into Youth Group without knowing a soul? That took bravery. And then a couple of years later you did the exact same thing, but on a much larger scale? Bravery." This is... Continue Reading →
We have been drinking smoothies for years now, experimenting with many flavors until we found what works for us. I have found that the deep red color makes the whole thing easier to appreciate, and that comes from strawberries and beets, and an avocado provides the smooth texture. My only complaint has been the fact... Continue Reading →
A couple of months ago I was having a conversation with a woman here in Nebraska who HATES the snow. By early March I am certainly not a fan myself, but this woman claims it makes her feel sick, and she has to take Ibupropen to stave off soreness from the cold. She is originally... Continue Reading →
Tampa, Florida Recently I had the opportunity to escape the deep freeze of Nebraska and enjoy the 80 degree offerings of Tampa, Florida for a few days. It was a last minute work trip with my guy, he got me a plane ticket a day before time to leave, and to say that it was... Continue Reading →
My favorite Italian sauce is Bolognese, but I had never tried to make it! I searched for the best recipe that matched what I appreciate about it, and ended up combining a couple. The main recipe came from sarcasticcooking.com, but I added to it a little. The sauce is thick and heavy, add a half... Continue Reading →
My goal was to read more in 2018, which truly meant that my goal was to slow down and be more open in 2018. I am noticing that I read a lot more fiction this year than I usually do, and for the most part I really enjoyed the escape. I'm simply listing them in... Continue Reading →
Last week we visited my Dad and his family in Alabama for Thanksgiving. It was a great time for all of my immediate family to descend on the farm and relax. It's very rare that we leave a place without forgetting something, and true to form, I left my glasses at their house and asked... Continue Reading →
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