“Life is like a box of chocolates.” Forrest GumpI'm thinking today of the dear ones that I’ve been blessed to share this sweet life with. Much can happen in just a year...Cue the tearsI mourn afresh my loss, the empty space in my life’s box of chocolates And hold the memories, oh so dear. Thinking of her transparent skin stretched over her long, blue veined fingers with knobbed knuckles reaching for a sweet, *after* she offered me one. There were always sweets at her home; ... Read More about Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
Trim Healthy Mama Fifteen-Minute Focaccia Bread Review
This post may contain affiliate links.Last week, I was well into dinner prep with the chicken baking in the oven and a veggie washed and ready to be steamed, when I realized, I was out of bread. Now, this may not be a problem for you; but The Salesman believes you need to have bread with every meal. I have tried to make and serve meals without the staple; but, he will inevitably ask for a piece of bread. It is just the way it is at our house. Mealtime ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Fifteen-Minute Focaccia Bread Review
For the Love the Love of Lamp Lights – The Cottage Door Interiors
Happy Valentine's Day!Sometimes it's fun to stop in a shop when you don't need anything and just enjoy the beautiful items they have. The Cottage Door Interiors shop in Knoxville is full of beauty and whimsy in the cottage and French country style. I think the base on this lamp is beautiful. I like seeing the lines on the other side through the glass.There truly is beauty all around us.Look up, my friends. And have a very happy Valentine's Day! ... Read More about For the Love the Love of Lamp Lights – The Cottage Door Interiors
The Why of the Blog
Last week in class, our teacher asked:Why do you blog?You would think after twelve years of blogging that I could raise my hand and quickly answer her direct question, and get a star for being first. After all, I was in a blogging class. So, why do I blog? I had reasons when I started blogging years ago; but twelve years is a long time, and much has changed. The question led to me writing down my thoughts on multiple little sheets of a note pad as I brainstormed to answer. ... Read More about The Why of the Blog
Trim Healthy Mama Green Fries Review
For lunch time, I love to put roasted veggies in half a pita with some protein, and usually eat on-the-go. Some of my favorite roasted vegetables are beets, summer squash, and zucchini. No matter the season, the market usually has a good variety of fresh vegetables, and they make for a very flavorful lunch, and it is oh, so easy to have meat and roasted veggies in one pita. With the fresh vegetables though, there is the washing and cutting to prep the vegetables. I ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Green Fries Review