Food Gratitude

Bridging the seasons of winter and summer, the month of renewal, growth, and beauty is here. Hello May! Just looking around, I see everything is awash in green! Young buds on flowers, blades of grass, and leaves on trees. Fresh energy abounds! I like Emily Bronte’s description of this time of year. “May is theContinue reading “Food Gratitude”

Fill ‘er Up!

Just like any trip, hitting the open road takes some planning. Once a destination is decided on, all other considerations fall into place. Things like the best accommodations for you and your traveling companions, as well as the length of your stay. What to pack based on the location, the weather, and chosen activities. Then,Continue reading “Fill ‘er Up!”

Expecting the Unexpected

Every month brings special offerings. Symbolic Passover seders and sunrise Easter services are attended and celebrated this month. Earth Day is also observed with eco-friendly fairs and events. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, warmer temperatures and sunnier skies arrive calling us outside to play and engage in spring activities. Walking, hiking, and biking are justContinue reading “Expecting the Unexpected”

Not for Some, But for All

With my right hand over my heart, I was four and a half years old when I learned the 30 words that I would recite about 180 times each year, for 13 years without fail. “I pledge allegiance to the Flag, of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands,Continue reading “Not for Some, But for All”