Much to my dismay, my title as Queen of Clean has been recently threatened. If you know me, or have read my previous posts like A Breath of Fresh Air or Wash and Dry you know I pride myself on keeping our house in pristine shape. Washing, wiping, scouring, disinfecting, and sanitizing make my heartContinue reading “A Dirty Job”
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Expanding my Seasonings
Lately I’ve noticed additions to our weekly shopping list. The fresh items are growing in number, and the dried varieties that would run out or expire every few years, I now buy every few months! My, have times have changed. I blame it on all the food shows. I’m not sure when this obsession began,Continue reading “Expanding my Seasonings”
The Power 9
Once upon a time, in five locations around the globe, people were living longer, healthier, and happier lives. Most were living about 10 years beyond their average life expectancy. And in those years, they were free from chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. They had no need to be concerned withContinue reading “The Power 9”
Weeding Things Out
Welcome March! There’s so much to look forward to in the next four weeks! I am ready to enjoy dishes created with the bounty of spinach, broccoli, and green beans all in-season this time of year. I am ready to rejoice in spring and bask in the light of longer and warmer days ahead. AndContinue reading “Weeding Things Out”
What the World Needs Now
Written by Burt Bacharach, it became a hit by Jackie DeShannon in 1965. I was three years old then. While I don’t recall that version, I do remember this song recorded by Dionne Warwick a few years later. It was played on our local radio station, on my parents’ stereo, and sung by me andContinue reading “What the World Needs Now”
Just Move
These days I write for pure enjoyment, however, there was a four-year span in the late-1990s when I was paid to write. During that time, I was fortunate enough to freelance for a few small publications in south-central Arizona. “Fitness Plus” and “Today’s Arizona Woman” were among my main gigs. Being paid to write orContinue reading “Just Move”
Steps Forward
It’s been a challenging six weeks. With the passing of our beloved family pet and the overwhelming cycle of national and world news, I’ve needed to grieve and just be. Turning the page on January, it’s time to start fresh, begin anew. While a month late in choosing my new year’s focus, I’m ready now.Continue reading “Steps Forward”
Heartfelt Prayers
When you’ve done something all your life, it can be hard to pinpoint when it all began. So, thinking way back, I must’ve been six or seven years old. That’s when once a week after school, I followed my older brother, Ray and walked along the dirt path from West Union Street to Columbus AvenueContinue reading “Heartfelt Prayers”
Pasta and a Path Forward
There are many ways to cope with grief, and we thought a change of scenery might be helpful. We wanted a break from thinking of our beloved beagle’s sudden passing. We wanted a pause from the reminders of Kippers we could see everywhere. And we wanted relief from the triggers throughout our house. So, securingContinue reading “Pasta and a Path Forward”
What Matters Now
I planned to start my blog this year posting about the events I am looking forward to this January. I planned to tell you about my self-care experience that I engaged in last month. And I planned to relay what I’ve chosen for each month’s activities for 2026. But as the words of the late JohnContinue reading “What Matters Now”
A Journal Journey 