"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out." ~ John Wooden Today was an ordinary sort of day . . . Nothing mind-boggling to do. With one child having spent the night at a friends, another headed to an etiquette class at a local fine restaurant, … Continue reading Small things . . .
Family
Space Camp
"I fully believe that one of the greatest gifts I've given my children is the example of a mother who pursues her passions like a motherfucker." ~ Cheryl Strayed I didn't grow up in an atmosphere of exploration. As I've noted previously in 'What Will People Think' and here in 'How Do You See People?' … Continue reading Space Camp
Finding Oneself
"Finding yourself is not really how it works. You aren't a ten dollar bill in last winter's coat pocket. You are also not lost. You're true self is right there, buried under cultural conditioning, other people's opinions, and inaccurate conclusions you drew as a kid that became your beliefs about who you are. Finding yourself … Continue reading Finding Oneself
Taking a Break
"The opportunity to step away from everything and take a break is something that should not be squandered." ~ Harper Reed Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The last few months have been stressful - physically, mentally, legally, financially, and personally. With legal matters behind us we can move ahead and start living without the stress … Continue reading Taking a Break
BBQ Chicken Wings (Baked)
"I'll have just one chicken wing," said no one ever. ~ Unknown Photo by Klaus Nielsen on Pexels.com Wings are a big thing everywhere you go. The meat cutter at my local grocery store and I were discussing this the other day. Years ago, meat markets were practically giving chicken wings away because they were … Continue reading BBQ Chicken Wings (Baked)
Pizza and Dishes
"Everybody wants to save the Earth; nobody wants to help Mom do the dishes." ~ P.J. O'Rourke Photo by Kelly Lacy on Pexels.com I don't know about anyone else, but in our house it is NOT solely Mom's job to do the dishes. When you have beaucoup kids, washing dishes is the BEST time to … Continue reading Pizza and Dishes
Stopping in Your Tracks
"Stop. Revive. Survive." ~ Melina Marchetta Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Every once in awhile . . . As you're going along in life something will happen that will cause you to stop, whether you choose to do so. It will grind your life to an annoying halt with no warning. It happened to me … Continue reading Stopping in Your Tracks
MIA
"Write your plans in pencil and let God have the eraser." ~ Nishan Panwar Photo by Tirachard Kumtanom on Pexels.com I have written previously about the old Yiddish proverb, "Man plans, God laughs." I've gotten busy, but not too busy to write. Between working two jobs and the additional responsibilities that have occurred in our … Continue reading MIA
Resilience
"Resilience is knowing that you are the only one that has the power and the responsibility to pick yourself up." ~ Mary Holloway Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com Yes, it's been a wee bit since I posted last. Things have been busy in our household with unexpected surprises around every corner. My question today … Continue reading Resilience
Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp
"Do your squats. Eat your vegetables. Wear red lipstick. Don't let boys be mean to you." ~ Unknown Photo by Li Sun on Pexels.com I don't know whom to credit with the above quote, but it sounds like excellent advice to give my daughters. We've been going towards a more plant-based diet lately and I … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp
