It used to go without saying that being an American meant you respected many things we enjoy in our daily lives. Let’s talk about freedom. Americans do not quite understand what freedom really means in their daily lives. The freedom to travel. Free to speak your mind. Free to visit the resources such as our... Continue Reading →
Blessing In Disguise #LessStress
I just moved from the west end of Garden City back to the North End. Well, the “near” North End, sort of Sunset neighborhood and Central Foothills neighborhood because I am north of Hill Road. At least that is what Nextdoor is telling me. The blessing in disguise is that my digital television antenna is... Continue Reading →
Memorial Day 2022
Since the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas last week, I have been drained of emotions. I feel there are many Americans that feel the same as I do. My ask to you is to decide what course of action you will take to move the 50 Senators to stop voting along party lines. Personally, I want... Continue Reading →
Boise, Idaho #BansOffOurBodies
Pictures worth a few thousand protesters in Boise, Idaho May 14, 2022 Boise, Idaho May 14, 2022 Boise, Idaho May 14, 2022 Boise, Idaho #ProChoice #WomensRights #MedicalFreedom #Privacy
You’re Not the Boss of Me! #FreedomToChoose
For the record, I am quite capable of making my own very personal decisions. I heed advice from professionals, not lawmakers intoxicated with power. This past week was one of mourning for many women in America. The Roe v. Wade preliminary draft from SCOTUS. Last week many women had to relive the extreme trauma of... Continue Reading →
Polenta Crust Pizza #Vegetarian #GlutenFree
In my search for healthier meals, I thought, why not polenta for a crust? Heck yeah! Ingredients 1 cup corn meal polenta2 cups low sodium vegetable broth1 teaspoon Italian spice mixPizza toppings of your choice Line your pizza pan with parchment paper. I used a 13” tray for this recipe. In medium saucepan, heat broth... Continue Reading →
Welcome Weather! #Spring2022
We have been experiencing the ups and downs of Idaho weather with complaints of how crazy it has been. Crazy? Not hardly! Back to the weather. I wrote about weather in my last blog post. But on my morning hike today, I thought of something else. I don’t mind grey skies, cloudy days, downpours. Even... Continue Reading →
It is April. It is Snowing. #ChillyDay
Mother Nature is playing tricks this week with 100% chance of precipitation all this week here in Boise, Idaho. Which means no hikes since the trails will be wet and fragile. I am completely okay with that. I can get things done that I have been putting off. Like cleaning my house. Starting a new... Continue Reading →
Heirloom White Beans Two Ways #Yum
I experimented with my Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca white beans again with far better results than the weekend before. Much better! Ingredients 1 cup dry Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca beans, cooked according to directions, here is the link from their website Cooking basic beans in Rancho Gordo manner1 small yellow onion, chopped, and filtered water... Continue Reading →
We Can No Longer Take Life for Granted #Peace
There has been and continues to be so much drama and stress in our world. The pandemic brought severe illness, deaths, long term effects. And now, inflation which is a result of non-production worldwide for months in the beginning of the covid virus. Everyone wants to blame the wrong party for our woes. And now... Continue Reading →