I often find inspiration when I attend my writers group here in Middle Tennessee. Some time in the last year our leader Lona Renee Fraser, author of Habakkuk's Hope, shared a little poem entitled Letting Go Takes Love with us. It struck me at the time, and even more so when I cleaned up my desk and found it tucked away. I just had to share … [Read more...]
My Mocha Recipe Without Sugar and Dairy
I've had friends putting butter in their coffee for years. I did not jump on that bandwagon right away. I had serious reservations about the entire idea of butter in my coffee. I mean, come on, why ruin a perfectly good cup of coffee with butter and why waste butter in my coffee? But alas the day came when I needed to give up the honey and cream … [Read more...]
Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad, Literally Crappy Day
Several years ago I was having one of those days in which a Charlie Brown dark cloud seemed to be literally hanging over my head. It was so bad that it could have rivaled Alexander’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, was going my way. I was drowning in self-pity and thoroughly … [Read more...]
College Scholarship Deadline Calendar
One thing I have discovered as a mother of a high school senior is how overwhelming the information coming at you can become! Between college application deadlines, ACT/SAT tests, college visits and so many decisions that need to be made in the midst of a very busy school year and normal life. I found hunting for scholarship money was a giant time … [Read more...]
But Our Heart Remembers
February. It's a hard month. It's typically cold, grey and dreary. The sky weeps for days and my own heart lurches and sputters each morning. I attempt to kick start it, but historically I'm already running on empty in February. This February I wasn't 100% sure why I was gobbled up by melancholy each day. Or why hurtful words and actions that … [Read more...]
Could You Be Convicted of Loving Your Spouse?
If you were accused of loving your spouse, could you be convicted in a court of law based on the evidence? Is there proof beyond a reasonable doubt or preponderance of the evidence that could convince a jury? Is there direct evidence that supports the truth that you love your spouse? Or is there only circumstantial evidence that relies on an … [Read more...]
How to Make Hard Boiled Farm Fresh Eggs
Chickens and kittens were part of my country living dreams. Little did I know that farm fresh eggs from my backyard chickens would create some learning opportunities for me! Store bought eggs are 30 or more days old when they reach the grocery store. The first time I boiled my farm fresh eggs to make hard boiled eggs I was in for a big surprise. As … [Read more...]
i Cuimhne (in Memory)
Earlier in December I saw a vague post that alerted me that Dr. Helena Carlson from Lewis & Clark College had passed away. I wanted to hope it was inaccurate, although I knew she had been ailing for some time. Today I set about searching the internet for clues and found my answer. The very quirky, outspoken and brilliant professor who lead my … [Read more...]
Make 2017 the Best Year Ever
In September I joined my friend Anne-Marie Faiola's 42 Day Best Day Ever Challenge. Afterwards I felt so good that I stayed on it until her Best Holiday Ever 21 Day Challenge started in November. And the results have been so amazing that I am already signed up for the January 2017 Reset Challenge which starts on January 16, 2017. I can't believe I … [Read more...]
Best Gluten Free Paleo Banana Bread Ever
I’ve continued to stay on Anne Marie’s Best Day Ever Challenge, even when there is not current challenge because I feel so good when I eat BDE compliant foods. The group shares a lot of recipes. I’ve been experimenting with what I’ve learned to come up with a dairy free, gluten free and sugar free banana bread. And I love how this turned … [Read more...]
Places are Heavily Woven with Memories
My mother was born to travel. She loved maps—with a passion—she loved history and art. I think above all her passion, she loved traveling with family—teaching, sharing, digging deeper, pointing out the details and savoring all the textures together. My dad was the driver and the leader of all vertical assents to see the world from the … [Read more...]
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