Before and After Pictures I don't have many before pictures. For as long as I can remember, I was always felt big. The first thoughts were formed in grade school and continued through junior high and high school. I grew up in a family that ate healthy meals at the dinner table and we enjoyed a wide variety of vegetables from our garden. We only ate out once a week as a family. When I went to college, I remained consistent in my weight, and in the the battle with ... Read More about Before and After
Audra’s Italian Meatloaf and Roasted Cauliflower
Since Audra shared this recipe with me a few weeks ago, I have made it three times! It is that good! I have a go-to rmeatloaf recipe that I have always enjoyed from my Aunt Dorothy; but this one has an Italian flavor. Maybe it's because Victoria is spending the month of May in Italy that I seem to want Italian lately…If you are looking for a delicious meal, I recommend:Audra's Picarello's Italian Meatloaf1 lb. ground beef1/2 lb. ground mild Italian sausage1 small onion, finely chopped1/2 ... Read More about Audra’s Italian Meatloaf and Roasted Cauliflower
No Satisfaction in Distraction
It happened again this morning. I awoke with focus and purpose, my plan to get back to blogging, to join in Leah's at The Loft today. And I'd made it to the shower when the thought that I hadn't taken the clothes out of the dryer hit my early-morning mind. So, I go to the laundry room, mentally kicking myself because I was going to HAVE TO iron now… In the laundry room, a million (ok, really two) distractions called to me: swim items from the gym now scattered around the room begged ... Read More about No Satisfaction in Distraction
The Easter Tree / I know the end of the story
I think my enjoyment of decorating for each season comes from my mother's joy in celebrating holidays. Each holiday when I was growing up, was very special to mom and was a reason for joy and celebration in my childhood home. I am blessed with so many good memories of my mother and how she made holidays special in our home. I remember many specific decorations we had for Easter, I remember making baskets from dough, coloring eggs (and hiding them!), new outfits for church and I also ... Read More about The Easter Tree / I know the end of the story
Who Inspires Me / The Loft
I had to look up the word inspire and this is what Dictionary.com ... Read More about Who Inspires Me / The Loft