Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? Interesting that this prompt came up today. Just this morning, Eric and I were discussing solar panels for the house. He suggested them on the roof, I suggested them on aluminum frames outside by the pool. He felt they would stick …
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Finding the love of my life, later in life.
Easy Tilapia with Sweet Corn
"The dinner table is a sacred space where time slows down and hearts open up." ~ Unknown Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com My father-in-law comments every time I come home from work and cook dinner - "It doesn't seem fair that you get up and go to work and then come home and …
Scrubs
If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be? For 30 years, I wore scrubs. Burgundy. Teal. Prints. Any color. Navy. In nursing school, White. I can still remember my first day as a CNA. Walking across the hospital parking lot in the cool morning air and thinking, …
Married at 50+ : What’s Different (and Better)
"You can't go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending." ~ C.S. Lewis Photo by Glauber Torquato on Pexels.com When you are young and in love, you think you know what to expect in marriage. Even with pre-marital counseling, young couples can often run into obstacles …
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I Am Important Too
"Self care allows you to design your life. It's about being intentional in the way you live." ~ Sarah Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com One of the best things about being in the right relationship is having someone who cares about you and reminds you that you ARE important. A popular saying is: "You …
Halushki
"Food is the most primitive form of comfort." ~ Sheilah Graham Westbrook Photo by Elena Mur on Pexels.com Food is comfort at times. At other times it is a necessary thing to keep going, especially when one is stressed and does not feel hunger. Today, it's about comfort food. Having come from modest means, my …
Time Flies
"Time does not pass, it continues." ~ Marty Rubin Photo by Jordan Benton on Pexels.com I certainly did not intend to go a month without posting. Many things have happened since my last post, where do I begin? Life lessons have been learned: Not everyone is your friend. - This may seem obvious, but some …
Swedish Meatballs (Shvedskiye Fricadelchi)
""It's an Earth food. They are called Swedish meatballs. It's a strange thing, but every sentient race has its own version of these Swedish meatballs!" - Babylon 5 Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.com This recipe doesn't involve a crockpot, because it is so quick and easy to make it doesn't require a lot of …
A 7-7-7 Plan
"Plan your work, work your plan." Photo by Alex Loyola on Pexels.com Having both been in relationships that ended in divorce, Big E saw a reel on Instagram that he shared with me. It was a quick convo about the 7-7-7 rule: Every 7 days have a date night. Every 7 weeks go on a …
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken w/ Potatoes
"Cooking with love provides food for the soul." ~ Unknown When my loved ones see the crockpot come out of the pantry and take its place on the counter, they know something good is happening for dinner. I had a late start to the day, so waited to put it all together until right before …
Mudd Street Chronicles 