Many of us are walking around, making our way in this life without the help of a parent. I hear stories from so many people who do not have a reliable relationship with a biological parent, and often it is obvious. I believe this will become more of the norm in our society as families... Continue Reading →
Walking With a Limp
I see a physical therapist on a regular basis who specializes in an active release technique, this enables him to be able to correct my joint subluxations and 'put me back together again'. I have said over and over that I feel physically the best as I am walking out of his office. However, when... Continue Reading →
Uncharted
I have talked to a lot of concerned parents about how much time their kids, usually their sons, spend on video games. Sometimes Moms will ask how we handled the lure of it all, and I don't know if I give that great of an answer, but it worked for us. Our policy from Day... Continue Reading →
Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
We have been living kitchen-free for about three months now. A major renovation has left us with a grill, VitaMix, air fryer and microwave in the basement. It’s a first world problem, but still a problem. Breakfast is the easiest meal to prepare, because we rarely cook it anymore, relying on smoothies and boiled eggs... Continue Reading →
2021 Reading List
This year was a year like none other for me, in the past I have had short seasons in life of not being able to concentrate on reading a whole book or sometimes even an article, but that has been when we were in the process of moving or going through a challenge short term.... Continue Reading →
Another Surgery
Happy 1 year! Today marks one year since i was diagnosed with breast cancer and two days ago I had reconstructive surgery. Feels a lot like coming full circle. I‘m not interested in dwelling on the details of the day’s events, except to say I am so glad it’s behind me. I’m finishing up this... Continue Reading →
Modern Chicken Pot Pie
I found a recipe from Half Baked Harvest that makes a homemade chicken sauce with veggies and crust, all the components of a classic pot pie, but no peas to pick out! The recipe calls for phyllo dough on top, but I went a step easier and use puff pastry with delicious results. You could... Continue Reading →
What We See
Ever notice when you buy a new car, you start to see that vehicle everywhere you go? You can feel quite certain this wasn't the case last month, there's no way you would have chosen the most popular car on the road. Or, when you are in a crowd of people (remember those?) and you... Continue Reading →
Bad Timing?
It was the middle of December when I received an unexpected call from my doctor. He was calling to ask how I was doing after my diagnosis. This seems very thoughtful and all, but I hadn't gotten a diagnosis yet, that news was meant to be delivered by a surgeon at an appointment to come... Continue Reading →
Marriage Lesson in the Kitchen
I love cooking with a Dutch oven, a large ceramic pot that can be used on the stove top or go straight in the oven. It's gets even more use during a cold winter like the one we are experiencing this year. Recently I scorched the bottom of my favorite pot while cooking Bolognese for... Continue Reading →