Say It, I Dare You

Don’t you just wish that a time or two in your lifetime you could answer back how you really feel?  You know, say it with thought so that the other person doesn’t get it until later that day?  This applies to those people in your life that just do not understand no matter what. This... Continue Reading →

Sleep on It

I have learned a great deal about myself through life lessons, and some of those lessons were very difficult. For one thing, I will not allow negativity to open a door and think it can just walk in and stay. I simply do not have time for such nonsense. I will not give specifics for... Continue Reading →

My Best Friend is Sort of My Dog

Clarification: My sister, Marianne, is really my bestest bestie. And, I have a number of very good friends I can count on and always call any time and that have the "best" role. However, my dog Zeke is really my best bud and every day companion. I must tell you that I have learned a... Continue Reading →

Miracles Really Do Happen

Last week was one of those I-cannot-believe-it weeks. I had a lesson to learn, and it was humbling, to say the least. I had a mega cry on Friday night a week ago, and I have no idea what set it off. It doesn’t really matter because in grief you are okay one minute and... Continue Reading →

Please Forgive Me

Please forgive me, but my grieving brain cannot remember or recall anything from one day to the next. Make sure I write it down or send me a calendar invite. Otherwise I just may forget. I really do want to see you and spend time with you. Maybe I need to admit it is too... Continue Reading →

Helpful Tips When a Sister Friend Has Breast Cancer

Some of you know that after a 11 year hiatus, I am involved again with Expedition Inspiration Fund, a charitable organization that raises money for breast cancer research and research efforts. We may be Pink but we are not Fluffy.  I wrote this for their blog, and wanted to share with you, too! For the... Continue Reading →

Vegetarian Pozole Soup

I had a number of friends over this weekend, some of which are vegetarians. Serving soup on a cool Fall day was the only idea I could come up with for lunch. I just don't like the gotta-make-pasta for vegetarians cop out for a meal. So, soup it was! But, what could I come up... Continue Reading →

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