Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
Last year I started my tomato plants from seed. It was this time of year but much sunnier and warmer than now, and I was very optimistic. I placed a lot of seeds into those little squares of dirt and willed them to grow. I cheered them on as they broke through the soil and... Continue Reading →
It was my sophomore year in college, in Sociology 101, that attraction was explained to me in quantifiable terms I could understand. We were told that the secret to love is really nothing romantic, but very practical; people are drawn to those who possess something they want. Our professor explained that our friendships are based... Continue Reading →
Have you heard of Tasting Table? It's a culinary website that sends me recipes from chefs everyday. This one came from a new James Beard Award winner at a Houston restaurant called Underbelly. I know....it's a high of 93 degrees today but this is something to try, no matter the temperature outside. I found the... Continue Reading →
It’s been a hard few weeks at our house; nothing specific to point to, just a lot of teenage angst and drama, some decisions to make and a lot that needs to be done, sprinkled with several significant crises within our church family. For us, church family isn’t necessarily just here in the town we... Continue Reading →
Do you ever find yourself standing in your closet, looking for a specific top to wear and it's not there? I mean, it is gone. So you choose something else to wear and don't think much of it. Next day, or a couple of days later, there you are again, looking for something to wear... Continue Reading →
How is your stress level these days? Feeling the pinch of way too many things to do and not enough daylight? I have been for a while now. There are ways to combat these anxious feelings, and the simplest and most effective is something you’re already doing right now: breathe. But wait, you’re probably doing... Continue Reading →
In Milan there is an opera house that must be experienced. I was told while we were planning for our trip that we should try to see an opera there, even planning our trip dates around it, if possible. I looked up their calendar weeks before and found that there would be a ballet performance... Continue Reading →
I had these for the first time at a funeral for a dear friend, they brought me comfort and a sugar coma all at once! My friend Katie Wald made up the recipe and was willing to share it with me, it is by far one of the most requested desserts I make. Chocolate Chokers... Continue Reading →
Several weeks ago I noticed that one set of my car keys was missing. I looked in all the usual places but didn’t mention it to my guy because he HATES to lose things, gets very frustrated and tends to focus only on the finding. I knew they weren’t completely lost anyway, just not in... Continue Reading →
My guy and I were sitting on some large rocks, taking in the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. The sun was starting to set and couples were coming near with food and drink and blankets to watch the last few minutes of light leave their world. He asked me which way I wanted to take... Continue Reading →
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