I have been in one of those spots for the past month, unable to put the words to paper. Writers block? No, more akin to shock and disbelief of how divided our nation is. All because of narcissism that created doubt and told us lies on a daily basis for 5 years. I also am... Continue Reading →
Help is Attainable, Inside Each One of Us #HelpingHand
This is not another looking back at 2020 but looking forward. I recognized that last year had it’s share of gloom, but the gloom I am referring to is the loss of lives, friends and acquaintances from cancer, COVID or suicide. The grief that accompanied each loss was, in many ways, different from the last... Continue Reading →
Learning from Loss #2020Lesssons
I honestly feel as if the collective world is breathing a sigh of relief. 2021 cannot come soon enough, can it? 2020 was a roller coaster ride of one discouraging event after another. And some of those events are still with us, at no fault of our own. Which led millions of Americans to go... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving Stuffing Panzanella Salad #Leftovers
Let’s face it, we all will have and had Thanksgiving leftovers. And being true to myself, I had too much stuffing after the weekend. Next best thing? Panzanella salad! I use Sunset Magazine’s Sourdough Artichoke Parmesan Stuffing recipe, but I change a few things. I get quartered artichokes in water (not oil), I use a... Continue Reading →
How Does America Heal? #BuildingBridges
I have struggled since last week to write a blog post because of the swirling drama over the election, COVID surge and general feeling of gloom in America. Giving up or giving in? I am not sure what I need to consider for healing…..For that matter, what America needs. I have found that letting go... Continue Reading →
Comfort Food Until Inauguration Day #HashBrownCasserole
I write my blog posts on Sunday afternoons, and just so you know, it’s been snowing here in Idaho. The stillness inspired me to make a comfort food breakfast and after gobbling it up, I decided that I would make comfort food for the next 70 plus days. Until Inauguration Day. Let’s start with breakfast.... Continue Reading →
Roller Coaster November #Election2020
Let’s face it, we won’t know the election results for at least a week after next Tuesday. It’s inevitable given the absentee ballots and early voting we are watching in the national news every day. What impresses me is the amount of determination to vote, no matter what, no matter how long the lines are.... Continue Reading →
#Vote Like Your Life Depends On It #Vote2020
Today is my birthday. I held on to my absentee ballot so that I could drop it off TODAY, on my birthday. Mission accomplished. All I want for my birthday is to know you all have either voted early, will get out and vote early or bought a camp chair to hang out in a... Continue Reading →