“Sisters. Sisters. There were never such devoted sisters. . . “ ~ White Christmas At the Joan Jett concert! In her short time on earth, Debbie’s journey was like a rock thrown into a lake; sending ripples outward which were felt by everyone who knew her. If you knew Debbie, you could expect cards, notes, … Continue reading In Memoriam to my sister, Debbie
A Note to My Old Self
"I may not be where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be." ~ Joyce Meyer Photo by Chei ki on Pexels.com I had a conversation with a dear one the other night, and he said to me, "Don't tell me you're not the person you were five years … Continue reading A Note to My Old Self
Life Stresses
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." ~ William James Photo by Marta Wave on Pexels.com That stretch up there . . . that one right there. That is how I end my meditation every morning. After spending 5 min cuddling the puppy so he doesn't attempt to … Continue reading Life Stresses
Strength & Resilience
"The human capacity for burden is like bamboo - far more flexible than you'd believe at first glance." ~ Jodi Picoult Photo by Andre Moura on Pexels.com Bamboo is quite a fascinating plant. Some shoots of bamboo have been shown to grow 3" in one day. the Bamboo Wisdom website states, "Bamboo is a symbol … Continue reading Strength & Resilience
Be Ready
"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour." ~ Matthew 25:13 ESV Photo by KEHN HERMANO on Pexels.com In the Bible passage above, Jesus was talking in a parable, telling his followers to keep watch and always be ready because they do not know when He will return. I prefer … Continue reading Be Ready
White Chili (aka Chicken Chili)
"A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe." ~ Thomas Keller Photo by Polina Tankilevitch on Pexels.com In the mood for something soothing, with a little spice, but not regular chili . . . I chose to go with White Chicken Chili for dinner this evening. I hadn't … Continue reading White Chili (aka Chicken Chili)
Twas the Night Before Christmas
"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . . . " ~ Samuel Clement Moore Photo by Vinu00edcius Vieira ft on Pexels.com "The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there . . … Continue reading Twas the Night Before Christmas
Facts Have No Feelings
"Your feelings are not facts, and your thoughts are not truth." ~ Unknown Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Raising children is a difficult job. Raising teenagers is even worse. There's the comparisons, the hormones, the angst, the drama, the wishful thinking, the budding romances, the heartbreaking break-ups, school, jobs and family life. Everything is literal, … Continue reading Facts Have No Feelings
Overwhelmed
"Then for no reason and for every reason, she burst into tears." ~ Karelia Stetz-Waters Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Today was an "every reason to cry" kind of day. First, I was exhausted from driving 12-hours yesterday, getting home late and having to get up early to go to work. Second, a co-worker blurted … Continue reading Overwhelmed
Lemon Chicken Piccata
"Food brings people together on many different levels. It's nourishment of the soul and body; it's truly love." ~ WC Fields Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com I like tart, tasty foods with a bit of zing. Lemon Chicken Piccata meets the qualifications all the way around. The saltiness of the capers, the tang of … Continue reading Lemon Chicken Piccata
The Road Back Home 