"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 …
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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, …
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 …
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 …
Togetherness
"May the most you wish for be the least you get." ~ Irish proverb Photo by Su01a1n Bu1eddm on Pexels.com I've been married before. No secret of that, so has he. In previous relationships, I ran all the errands and all the shopping . . . alone. He couldn't be bothered to join me, he …
First Date Jitters
Photo by Lisa Fotios on Pexels.com First date jitters are no joke. As mentioned in the "About" section, we met online, exchanged text messages and phone calls and then agreed to meet for dinner. The day came and I must have changed clothes at least four times - when you're 57 and haven't been on …
The simplicity of an omelette
Something as simple as an omelet can be rather disconcerting. I didn't fix said omelet, it was prepared for me by Papi. He didn't have to. I've cooked many an omelet for myself over the years. It feels strange, almost lazy, to have someone else cook for me. After so many years as a single …
Mudd Street Chronicles 