Tis the Season for Baking

I haven’t had much time to blog…or bake, but a friend just asked me what I do with persimmons so I figured I’d blast from the past you and share re-post a delicious recipe for Persimmon cookies that I made this time last year. Actually, I’m...

It’s Time to Set it and Forget it!

Several months ago a sad and tragic thing happened… My crock-pot broke. (tear) And being the procrastinating and frugal person that I am, I never went to buy a new one. But lately with my work schedule, I haven’t had the time or energy to make a nutritious...

Life is Looking Up! And LaLicenciada

Look what the post man brought me today!!! It’s a laptop sleeve! But not just any laptop sleeve. A Coach laptop sleeve! And I won it from the beautiful Li at Her Deep Thoughts who loves her Deep Thinkers so much that she decided to give away this fabulous Coach...

Why I Do What I Do

Sometimes I wonder if I made the right decision doing what I do. I get tired or scared or slightly fed up with life. I worry that I won’t be able to do it for long or that I’m not good enough. I guess that’s natural. But then life reminds me that I...

Well Wishes for My Mom

My mom had surgery yesterday.  I’m happy to report that everything went well, the doctors were pleased, and she’s  now at home recovering. I spoke to her this morning and she said she feels good. No pain and only minor discomfort. She’s a trooper,...

My 12 Hour Work Day

Yeah, it stinks. Well, it doesn’t stink. It’s actually pretty easy as far as working goes but I’d much rather be sitting relaxing somewhere. But who wouldn’t, right? I really can’t complain. It’s quiet. I don’t have a boss. My...

The Universe is Listening…

…so be careful what you ask for. This is a phrase that has chimed in my ears again and again and since just about forever, I’ve been reminded that it’s true. Of course nothing is ever really provided the way I expect it to be and sometimes I forget...

Happy Birthday Blog

Two years old! Wow!  Where does the time go?  Like a healthy two year old, I have a feeling my blog is about to start getting a little more feisty.  Exploring new things, talking a lot more, denying me the right to sleep.  Okay, maybe not the last one.  Haha.  Imagine...