I just want to say before starting this post that there are 3 things my food is all about: 1) healthy 2) tasty 3) beautiful I always try to start with healthy ingredients. I am an avid label-reader! No additives like food coloring, preservatives, or chemical substitutes go in the basket, thanks. This means … Continue reading
buddha standard time
I’ve been in Eastern Standard Time most of the last 10 months, except for one brief interlude back to Belgium (Central European Time) last August. Today I’m in Boston, and we had to set the clocks 1 hour ahead, and as usual, I got confused, until Joanie told me that we always Fall Back before … Continue reading
Growing Up
They didn’t really do anything to be punished for, except be themselves, right where they’re at, and that’s not exactly who you wanted them to be. Growing up is hard to do. Linda is who she is. She pushes my buttons, but I know it’s not intentional. Mort pushed mine too, but I’m over it … Continue reading
A Mother’s Love
Today while taking a turn around the lake in Laura’s yellow-orange kayak, I confirmed that the duck I had seen yesterday lying on its side unmoving, was indeed dead. She was still there, quiet and undisturbed since the day before, only this time a young adult was sitting next to her. It was a poignant … Continue reading
Why I’m glad I married young
Originally posted on Matching-Mentor.com:
Emilie S. Josh just recently wrote an excellent article about waiting to get matched/married. While I whole-heartedly agree with 99% of what he wrote, I wanted to share my story as a counter-balance to show that marrying young can work and can also be a wonderful thing. My husband and…
An Experience of God
I’ve been standing on the outside looking in for too long now. Being unemployed has it’s advantages, and I’ve been appreciating them more lately, but I’m ready for training, and learning something new. I want to have a mentor, be part of a team involved in meaningful service work. I’ve been teaching communication skills for … Continue reading