On a whim last fall, we roasted red peppers for the very first time. Actually now that's a lie. I did spend a day several years ago with a friend and her family as they invited me to their family ritual. Although having the roasted treat all winter was wonderful what I remember most was … Continue reading Warm Feta and Roasted Red Pepper Spread
Find Your Element
To be in your element is to find a place where you just intuitively, are natural. Some call it "in the zone". Who you are, what your purpose is and self discovery all become clear. This is the one and only time that I encourage you to be in the "comfort zone". Through 2 pregnancies, … Continue reading Find Your Element
Building Muscle
Another great article that hits one of my passions (next to gardening) on the head....pumping iron. You Need More Weight by Ron White Although it has been 20+ years since oiling up for competition, lifting weights and competitive bodybuilding is where I learned my most valuable lessons. When you talk intention and intentional actions, your … Continue reading Building Muscle
What does fun look like, usually fear
Usually fun is cleverly disguised as fear. A month full of fun was met with much objection from one of my kids as we proclaimed a venture we excitedly anticipated.....the Mount Everest of water. A ride through class 5 rapids. The previous year it was kicking and fighting and prying her hands off the railing … Continue reading What does fun look like, usually fear
What Does Money Buy, a story on procrastination
"I for one, quite contrary to what many people say, believe without a doubt, that money does buy happiness". In enjoying a long weekend and getting to sorting through that pile of papers that has shifted spots numerous times, I came across some of the journal writings of the last couple of years. This particular … Continue reading What Does Money Buy, a story on procrastination
Gardening (Life and Business) Lessons
I'm sure with this excerpt from “Growing Things” (by Allen R. Rumble) the author "caught" my brain waves: Top Ten Things I Have Learned From Gardening 10. We really do “reap what we sow”. Good seeds bear good fruit. 9. Without rains and storms, there is no growth – no fruit is produced. 8. When … Continue reading Gardening (Life and Business) Lessons
S.H.I.T Synchronicity at it’s best
Synchronicity........ Yes, I could just yell it. Synchronicity! What appears to be a series of unrelated events, which are actually connected too or similar in some way. They are not only connected but they also have a powerful meaning to each other. “Something” happens “out there” that pulls all the right words or events or … Continue reading S.H.I.T Synchronicity at it’s best
A Cranky Old Man
"A cranky old man" could be anyone considering a large population is "living too short and dying too long". If you have senior Dad still with you, then you are lucky. If you have a senior Grandparent then you are blessed. I came across this story and with some discrepancy on the internet as to … Continue reading A Cranky Old Man
Source of inspiration – My Fridge
Sometimes when I'm looking for a source of inspiration it's there right in front of me- my fridge door. WINNERS and LOSERS. A winner is always part of the answer; A loser is always part of the problem. A winner always has a program; A loser always has an excuse. A winner says, "let me … Continue reading Source of inspiration – My Fridge
L.O.A – a true story
When it comes to the LOA (Law of Attraction) I actually have more than one "true story" to share. Sometimes they come at me so fast and furious, I express gratitude in the moment then allow them to flow through with a knowing that although I cannot recall every single one, my life is just … Continue reading L.O.A – a true story