Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho
Breaking News!!! Quite frankly, these days I have found myself to be emotionally exhausted. I can barely think of anything to write for this blog. The news cycle is at warp speed since you know who took office. COVID-19 Black Lives Matter 2020 Election Locusts, earthquakes, floods, dust clouds, crazy weather! And I had to... Continue Reading →
“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.†~ Gail Sheehy There is a great deal of news these days, mostly blame placing on one another, even from leadership in America. How did we get here? Why are we allowing this behavior to take place? I have been... Continue Reading →
In the days of COVID-19, Americans have learned to adapt and adjust our daily lives. That thought led me to think of what I miss and what I have done to replace activities. Things I used to do that I have not yet ventured out in the world to do again. I am just not... Continue Reading →
I could write positive vs. negative, hope vs. fear, what is real and what is fake. And still not be able to fully describe the angst and confusion that COVID-19 has done to our planet. I drive every early morning to my hiking spot, early so that I am usually alone on the trail and... Continue Reading →
Dear Friends, This past week I listened to a segment on NPR titled Dear Stranger. I learned that Oregon Humanities sponsors an annual letter writing project. This year they are encouraging people to reflect on their experiences about how the pandemic has upended their lives. I wish every state in America had something like this... Continue Reading →
Dear Friends, I am writing to you today to check in with you. How is your new day to day life? Do you have all that you will need at home? Do you have other friends that can get you things should your resources run low? Do you need help? I realized when I woke... Continue Reading →
I am going to admit I am exhausted by the constant barrage of news. If you know me well, you already know this. I have been slowly but surely not getting on social media in the middle of the day. I just left a number of Facebook groups to make sure that my mental health... Continue Reading →
I was craving my Savory Squash bread, which I originally posted in 2015. It was a year after Paul died, and I had become comfortable in the tiny house I moved into, comfortable in the tiny kitchen I navigated each day. I was comfortable again. But, if life teaches us anything, it is that we... Continue Reading →
My sister and I have been discussing the pros and cons of a slow cooker versus an instant pot. I am here to tell you that for me, being single, I prefer a slow cooker. I love walking in the door at the end of the day to the sweet aroma of comfort food. However,... Continue Reading →
This blog post has taken me literally two days to write. I wanted to share with you what I have in mind for 2020. How do I convey my thoughts, my goals, my travel bucket list, my dream of creating more whether it be in my kitchen or in an art journal? By being honest... Continue Reading →
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