This morning my facebook post said, “Thankful that I’m comfortable in my skin, with who I am, how I look, what I believe in and how I live – All the thanks goes to God ♥”. I wrote it, walked away and began to get ready to go pick up some Christmas things. For some […]
[Continue reading...]Soup and a blankie
November 29, 2012 2 Comments
Today is one of those days when I need comfort food; I’m hoping to fulfill that need with red bean and ham soup, a recipe that I’m making up as I go, so we shall see. My daughter already said that the cooking beans smelled “gross”. That wasn’t very encouraging, but in light of her […]
[Continue reading...]Gone are the matching bows
November 28, 2012 6 Comments
I remember years ago, the day after Thanksgiving was the day for putting up my perfect tree. There would be matching ornaments, bows, ribbons, tree skirt, you name it and it was beautiful. I was extremely proud and looked forward to all the compliments I would receive on my fabulous tree. I don’t remember what […]
[Continue reading...]I hate runny yolks
November 27, 2012 8 Comments
I find it slightly embarrassing that at my age, with as many years as I have been cooking, I found myself looking online to find out the “perfect” way to boil eggs. I’ve always just boiled them to death and when they begin to crack and the white stuff runs out, they’re done, right? It […]
[Continue reading...]The comforts of home
November 26, 2012 7 Comments
I am a home body; always have been, probably always will be. I love to be at home. Some folks immediately throw those of us who feel this way into the “boring” category and that is quite alright. Like I’ve said before, one of the wonderful things about my forties is being superbly comfortable with […]
[Continue reading...]No guilt over napping!
November 25, 2012 1 Comment
About two years ago, I decided that Sunday afternoons were an amazing time for naps. I had never been a napper. I always thought napping was for lazy people, until the urge started to hit me to nap. Isn’t that just how we think? So, a big, sincere sorry to all of you busy, effective, […]
[Continue reading...]Slow down, have some fun
November 24, 2012 2 Comments
I’m sitting here with heavy eyelids looking at all the Christmas decorations scattered all over the place. I had good intentions, I really did. I was going to have the inside of my house completely decorated today. I got up early this morning, did my devotions, enjoyed my coffee and started off with a bang. […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful
November 23, 2012 Leave a Comment
I’m thankful for the beautiful SW FL sunsets we are blessed with and the opportunity I had to share this one with my youngest who will be leaving the nest soon!!
[Continue reading...]Love on Black Friday and other days
November 23, 2012 2 Comments
It’s difficult to get inspired today. I’m plagued by post-Thanksgiving, carbohydrate and sugar overload and all I want is my bed. My youngest daughter and I did make it to the mall after we slept in little. We strolled around at a leisurely pace, picked up a few things and had a nice peaceful lunch […]
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Long walks and dark chocolate 