"The world is getting too small for both an Us and a Them. Us and Them have become codependent, intertwined, fixed to one another. We have no separate fates, but are bound together in one. And our fear of one another is the only thing capable of our undoing." ~ Sam KillermanEmphasis mine Photo by … Continue reading Divisiveness
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On Being Chosen
"You did not choose me, but I chose you . . . . " ~ John 15:16a Photo by Juliano Ferreira on Pexels.com To start my last post, I included the quote: "I choose you and I'll choose you over and over and over. Without a pause. Without a doubt. In a heartbeat, I'll keep … Continue reading On Being Chosen
Shrimp Scampi Alfredo
"Pasta doesn't make you fat. How much pasta you eat makes you fat." ~ Giada De Laurentiis Photo by Valeria Boltneva on Pexels.com When I am tired, I like comfort food. Easy to prepare, tasty and filling. I don't want take-out or fast food. This dish fits the bill -- shrimp, garlic, butter, parmesan, cream … Continue reading Shrimp Scampi Alfredo
Embrace the Suck
“Embrace the suck: To consciously accept or appreciate something that is extremely unpleasant but unavoidable for forward progression.” ~ Unknown Now this may seem an odd way to start a blog post on Easter Sunday. . . but as usual with my Asperger’s logical thinking, it should make sense by the end. How often does … Continue reading Embrace the Suck
Meatballs
"Nothing mitigates the throes of depression like a steaming plate of spaghetti and meatballs with marinara sauce and grated parmasan cheese, with a good fresh bread to wipe up." ~ Paul Clayton Photo by Dana Tentis on Pexels.com I was going to add a photo of the meatballs as I prepared them, but the kids … Continue reading Meatballs
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Getting worked up over vegetables
"Hurry up and open it!" ~ Sam Rodabaugh With all the 'box subscriptions' available now, I am selective about what I'm willing to try. It has to meet a few requirements: It has to be affordable. I don't have money to waste on stupidity. It has to be something we will use. See #1 above. … Continue reading Getting worked up over vegetables
Adjusting my Sails
"You can't change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails." ~ Unknown Pacing myself is a new phenomena, but then being 52 is a fairly new phenomena as well. Not that age as anything to do with anything, but I am feeling it in my bones. I am not OLD by … Continue reading Adjusting my Sails
Bits of Things
"Keep your Spirit light, your booty tight and your goals in sight." ~ Unknown Sometimes life consists of "jiggly bits" -- small things that don't fit neatly into life's compartments. After a six month sabbatical from a structured training plan, I was back to a schedule of runs, biking and weights. First it was a … Continue reading Bits of Things
New Post Coming Soon
A lot has been happening -- Some good, some bad, some ugly, some just confusing, some painful and some plain old mundane things that are everyday life. It's been several weeks since my last post. I am prayerfully considering my next few steps. This blog is an extension of me, of my life. To know … Continue reading New Post Coming Soon
The Road Back Home 