Blueberry, Strawberry, Avocado ‘remove a part of my butt, gut, thigh’ Smoothie
I’m sitting in the chair next to the window, dangling my legs over the arms. My head leans back, tilted slightly, and I’m watching the ways of my house on…
Hanging family pictures with Monkey Hooks.
Over the past few days I’ve been rather preoccupied with photographs. I’m slightly/completely worried that my children might grow up in a home in which they don’t realize they are…
Vegetarian Split Pea Soup. . . .if you don’t count the bacon I sprinkled on top.
Remember when i told you i was sick, yesterday? I still am. I didn’t pick up my medicine yesterday because it COSTS $149, which I think is ridiculous, so I…
Low Fat Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Brown Sugar Sauce
I’m going to make this quick, because I think I may or may not be sick. yesterday after i had a very lovely day, one in which i got to…
Getting My Garden Ready For Spring Planting!
It’s 9 am. 10 minutes prior to this conversation, I picked Soledad up from school because she chucked it up in the school bathroom. Me: Soledad, do you want to…
February Flurries . . .Valentine Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with Banana and Cherry
Warwick: You know what I think is sexy? Me: Oh God. Warwick: No seriously, do you want to know? Me: I have a feeling I’m not going to agree. Warwick:…
A Valentine Cookie: Fudge Brownie with White Chocolate Chips and Pecans
I was very proud of myself. Of all of us actually. We went to church on a Sunday. We actually got out of bed, put on our shiny best, got…
Superbowl Sunday: Easy Slow Cooked Tailgate Thai Wings
I run from adversity. I shriek at the mere thought of obstacles, trepidacious territory, or people who I think might yell or not like me. I do not like it.…
My very favorite Sweet Balsamic Salad Dressing (with herbs) since today, but today is a very good day.
Soledad: Mama! We saw snow! Bella: Well…..mostly ice with a little snow. Soledad: And Mama look! I have on two jackets and two pants! Me: Wow. That’s great! Do you…
Carrot, Orange, and a little bit of Grapefruit Juice
I don’t know what it is about the month of January, but it just makes me want to juice everything in sight. It’s probably because every January I get to…