Almost exactly four years ago we bought our first Prius: It’s been such a wonderful car. I get around 50 mpg, it’s extremely comfortable and it suits our needs perfectly. Several months ago David started talking about trading it in on a new one. Saturday morning we received a phone call from the dealership where…
Menu Monday ~ August 5, 2013
Click here for more menu ideas! We are flying to California on Thursday for my uncle’s memorial service and will return late next Tuesday. My plan is to stay out of the store and use up perishables before we go. Monday: French toast organic sausage links fresh peaches Tuesday: scalloped potatoes and yellow squash with…
What I’m Into (July 2013 Edition)
July has been a month of ups and downs, celebration and mourning, reconnecting and letting go. I am never in a hurry for summer to end but I must admit I am ready to bid July adieu. Celebrations July started out on a positive note with my sweet daughter’s birthday: Memory Lane Monday: Our Sunshine…
Menu Monday ~ July 29, 2013
Click here or here for more menu ideas! Monday: Our local United Campus Ministry (I was on the board for years and served as the president) is doing a fundraiser. Tonight, our local Chili’s restaurant will be donating 10% of our bill to UCM. It’s not my favorite place to eat – in fact, I…
Letting go…
I’m a big fan of Anne Lamott and am currently reading her book, “Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers”. I almost literally gasped when I read this part about what she refers to as a “God box”: On a note, I write down the name of the person about whom I am so distressed…
Memory Lane Monday ~ Uncle Ed
I had intended to share some special memories of my Uncle Ed in today’s post but this has been a really difficult day for me and I just can’t do it. Maybe one of these days but not just yet. Instead I’ll just share a few pictures. This was taken at the Dana Point harbor…
Menu Monday ~ July 22, 2013
Click here or here for more menu ideas! Monday: Black bean enchiladas Mexican rice chips and guacamole orange slices margaritas Tuesday: baked ziti green beans salad garlic bread Wednesday: Creole bbq shrimp white rice French bread salad Thursday: Crockpot Orange Chicken brown rice Oriental style steamed veggies fresh pineapple Friday: French roasted chicken roasted potatoes,…
Beach meditations
This morning I received the sad news that my dear uncle had passed away. I’m glad I had the opportunity to see him last week but I’m still absolutely crushed. I’ll have more to say about him later but since all he ever wanted was for people to have a good time when they visited,…
French Friday ~ Girls Movie Afternoon
What a lovely day I’ve had so far. Lisa, Kadi (Chris’ girlfriend) and Addie (Kadi’s sister) came over to watch “Midnight in Paris” with me this afternoon. Addie had to leave early for a wedding but Lisa, Kadi and I enjoyed every minute. I made some homemade banana ice cream and even opened a bottle…
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