My Magic Garden

When I woke up this morning, I was a bit distressed.  All my things are in LB and The All-Star is in the Bay Area.  I didn’t know what I would do with my day.  My limbs are too achy to move more boxes and I’m not in the mood to nest alone.  Suddenly I...

Pumpkin Cookies

This is a not-so-healthy recipe but they taste pretty good so I thought I’d share.  I wouldn’t mind a glass of milk to dip one in.  Or a cup of coffee!  Oh boy, breakfast tomorrow!  Here’s the recipe if you care to give it a try… Pumpkin...

Moving Day Moments

Well, we’re almost all moved into the new place in LB (Long Beach, CA).  The All-Star and I spent all of yesterday’s day light hours moving furniture.  I did my best to follow the rules of lifting.  It went well.  I got the “Good girl, two thumbs...

Think Before You Lift

The truck is reserved and the heavy stuff is moving to our new apartment tomorrow.  The All-Star and I will be doing it by ourselves, which I think we can handle. We’re young and athletic, for the most part. One important thing to remember when moving heavy...

Hello My Name is Laura and I’m a Borderline Pack Rat

Packing has made me realize that I have a semi-serious problem with throwing things away.  I can’t always do it.  I haven’t quite reached the status of pack rat, BUT, I have come across a few things in the back of the closets that put a curious expression...

The Most Important Meal Falls Short

You guessed it, I’m talking about breakfast. I’ve already had my coffee,  joined a new site network, visited some blogs and did my morning business, but sadly the tummy is still empty and calling.  With moving and work and growing my internet credibility,...

Bok Choy and Bean Potato Leak Soup

As I mentioned in the last post, there’s not much food in the fridge.  Today I was fearing yet another take-out lunch when I realized I had a head of bok choy in the crisper.  Happy Days, let’s make some soup! This was made with whatever I had on hand. ...

A Lunch Time Compromise

Since we’re in the process of moving, I haven’t had much time to do the food shop thing.  You know what that means, take out for lunch again.  The All-Star and I still haven’t quite come to terms when it comes to the drive thru and it seems like each...

Walk for Diabetes – UC Irvine

Almost a week has gone by and I haven’t written a thing about the Diabetes Walk last week.  It was a great success!  They predicted 1 million dollars in raised funds.  Way to go walkers!  We didn’t walk this year.  Instead we volunteered.  While others...