"Why live if you can't help others and make the word a better place." ~ Ben Mikaelsen Photo by Gil Garza on Pexels.com I do solemnly swear that food makes the world a better place. Easy recipes help others make the world a better place. Who doesn't like a good beef flauta with a little … Continue reading Beef Flautas
When Working doesn’t look like . . . working
"Developing a good work ethic is key. Apply yourself at whatever you do . . . . because that work ethic will be reflected in everything you do in life." ~ Tyler Perry Photo by energepic.com on Pexels.com If I counted all the times a patient or their family member has said to me, while … Continue reading When Working doesn’t look like . . . working
Days off
"Take the days off that you need to be in the best mental shape." ~ Joshua Kissi Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Days off are a necessity. Whether it's a weekend away, a week's vacation, an hour without kids - - it's all necessary for mental health. While I love my kids to the moon … Continue reading Days off
Wild and Precious Life
Life seems to go by faster and faster and at a more relentless pace than ever. We talk about multi-tasking. We have drive-thru's and fast food, instant coffee and streaming on demand. We have task oriented apps for our phones, alarms and checklists and reminders. Check the box and feel accomplished at the number of … Continue reading Wild and Precious Life
Archaeology At Home (Part 2)
"Discover how to visit the past and bring yesterday's stories into our lives today." ~ Gillian Hovell, 'Visiting the Past' Photo by Mathias Reding on Pexels.com Granted, anything found in the ash dump of my fireplace will not be as fantastical as the finds of Egyptian tombs, but it is fascinating nonetheless. At least to … Continue reading Archaeology At Home (Part 2)
It’s the Little Things
"It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important." ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Photo by Keegan Checks on Pexels.com Having to save money to work on an old house can be a real downer. Not being independently wealthy, I must work a full-time job. Throw in … Continue reading It’s the Little Things
Archaeology at Home
"Archaeology is like a jigsaw puzzle, except that you can't cheat and look at the box, and not all the pieces are there." ~ Stephen Dean If you've been following my blog, or if you've happened across it somehow . . . I love old houses. I have owned old houses. I currently own an … Continue reading Archaeology at Home
Vines
"The strength of weak people constantly appalls me. Have you ever seen a vine kill an oak tree? Deadly." ~ Rae Foley Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com English Ivy. While beautifully green and artfully climbing everywhere, it can also manage to gracefully kill trees and bushes. It slowly but beautifully wraps itself around the tree, … Continue reading Vines
De-glaze = De-stress
"Cooking can be a great stress reliever. Where else can you chop, grate, beat, cut and char something with delicious results?" ~ Unknown Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I've written before about rhythm and repetition and their calming effects. Thus the use of music or meditation to lower stress and anxiety. For me, the rhythm … Continue reading De-glaze = De-stress
Relationships
"Happily ever after is not a fairy tale. It's a choice." ~ Fawn Weaver Photo by Trung Nguyen on Pexels.com One of my guilty pleasures is watching the Lifetime show "Married At First Sight" - actually it isn't a guilty pleasure. It's just a pleasure. I enjoy watching it. I enjoy watching how couples who … Continue reading Relationships
The Road Back Home 