Our family sugar cookie recipe has been around for four generations. My paternal grandmother, Nellie Jane, didn’t follow a written recipe; she simply combined and mixed ingredients until the dough was suitable for rolling. One year, my mom studied my grandmother’s method and took notes, estimating measurements. After a few attempts, Mom honed in on […]
Waiting out / Emerging from COVID-19
On March 25th, 2020 I published this list about how to stay busy during the Covid-19 lockdown. Since then, I’ve been trying to accomplish all 46 suggestions. I’m having better luck with some than others. My FIRST UPDATES are in BLUE. Second (and final) UPDATES in DARK RED. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ […]
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Cannabis: A Family Experiment
In 2016, Dad’s neurologist suggested he try medicinal cannabis for his Parkinsons’ symptoms. You can read about the start of that journey HERE and HERE. Dad thought he was being sneaky and radical and flying under the radar of local law enforcement, even though medical marijuana had been approved here in Florida for personal purchase. […]
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Renovating Christmas
Christmas feels very different this year. I’m simplifying. I’m doing less. I’m spending less. I’m crazy less. I like it. What am I doing differently this year? I’m letting go. Letting go of some obligations, the self-pressure, and some (working towards all) expectations. It feels very good. Like drawing full, deep breaths into clear lungs […]
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20 Blessings in 2019
Gosh, when we stop to count our blessings, they really pop out, don’t they? We seem to focus on the negative. I think because the negative things in life poke at us – which forces them to the forefront. This makes us a grumpy, annoyed kind of lot. The positives just surround us quietly, bringing […]
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Life Between Posts
It’s been eight months since I’ve written here. That’s a long time between posts. Several factors have kept me from showing up. 1. Two bouts of bronchitis, which makes my head hurt from all the coughing. Then I just want to sip hot tea and binge-watch Criminal Minds. 2. Helping the folks…I visit them daily […]
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How to Preserve an Avocado for the Next Day
I have tried for years to eat only half of an avocado and save the other half for the next day. The remaining half of the avocado has never been edible. I’ve left the seed in (one theory), wrapped it in plastic wrap, wrapped it in foil, squirted it with lemon juice, stored it in […]
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Marie Kondo and My Wedding Dress
Marie Kondo, a cute little Japanese gal, wrote her first book about “tidying up” in 2012. She has since written three more books and sold millions of them. Because, apparently, people all over the world have trouble putting things away. Kondo is worth 8 million dollars. I’ve always loved to sort and organize and toss, […]
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