A squeal of delight escaped my lips. The double holiday issue of my favorite cooking magazine had arrived! If you love to cook like I do, Thanksgiving and the holidays are a treat. I plan, prep, tweak old favorites and try new creations each year. But in the bustle of planning, shopping and cooking, one …
Frustration. My fairly free day of organizing and planning quickly turned into more responsibilities being added onto my already full plate. I tried not to be crabby at my family, since it wasn’t their fault and if I’m snappish then they are too. But I was very, very frustrated. My daughter asked if I was …
The crackling fire’s warmth was welcome after blowing in from the blustery cold. Winter has come early with all the sights, sounds, tastes, smells and yes, cold of this time of year. From our first moments of life we experience a barrage of stimuli to our senses. As we grow and learn, we begin to …
How did you sleep last night? If you are like most Americans, maybe not well. I haven’t been sleeping as well as usual due to my knee. I wake up every few hours. It’s having an impact on my attitude, memory and my days in general. Though improving, I know the poor sleep has impacted …
Life changes quickly which I have been very mindful of this week. Even though I anticipated changes with my knee surgery, I couldn’t anticipate everything, which has me mindful of many things. Each has its own lesson to learn. Here’s one for each day of the last week. While being mindful this week I: Realize …