“If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it” ~ Rep. John R. Lewis #goodtrouble
At a Loss For Words #WhatNow #DoSomething
#WearAMaskSaveALife
Found this online from the City of Alameda, California. Please wear a mask.
Emotionally Exhausted #2020
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 →
America is on Fire #EnoughIsEnough
I am at a loss for words over the devastating events from the past week. Senseless murder from police brutality. Ongoing racism in America that has festered worse than a virus. Anger levels at a peak that is not going to diminish this time. Amid so much sorrow, there is evidence of solidarity from protests... Continue Reading →
Taking Responsibility #LessonLearned
“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 →
Cast Iron Skillet Gnocchi Lasagna #CastIronCooking
I had a hankering for gnocchi with a deep flavored sauce and spinach. Then I thought, wait, I can add a few other ingredients for a skillet lasagna, right? By trial and error, I found the perfect size cast iron skillet for my gnocchi lasagna. 10” was a tad small, 13.5” was a bit too... Continue Reading →
What I Miss and What I Have Changed #Pandemic2020
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 →
What’s in Kitchen Cast Iron Skillet Frittata #breakfast
Some mornings, especially the weekends, I make a breakfast dish so that I have leftovers for the week. That way I don’t necessarily have to think about what to eat to start my day out right. I used to be of the mindset of skipping breakfast, but to be honest, protein is a good way... Continue Reading →
Hope Is My Path #LoveEqualsHope
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, #StayAtHome
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 →
