Firstly, the blah: I’ve been having hot flashes lately {ugh!}. And then I left the house in my slippers {yikes}. For 6 hours {gasp}. I think I’m getting old. I haven’t written anything of substance for the past few weeks. There only seems time and mental energy for drivel. Forgive me. Contemplative and encouraging text […]
April Desktop Wallpaper
The snow that has blanketed our back yard for the past week is {finally} starting to melt and I am practically giddy at the fact that April has arrived. While March boasts the first “official” day of Spring…April holds a considerably larger proportion of warm days to chilly. And that makes my heart sing! Bring […]
My Big {American} Day
To say this whole {lengthily & expensive} Naturalization process has been a blur… would be incorrect. Only the above {rather important, once-in-a-lifetime} photo op was. Ahem. I recall each step with crystal-clear, vivid detail. Armed with precious bands and beads – the silver band, engraved with my name, given to me in Namibia by my […]
I Think My Son Ate Connecticut
This morning is a big one for me. I’m officially being sworn in as an American citizen {photos to come!}. In an effort to brush up on my geography, I broke out my daughter’s Dollar Store puzzle. Why I bought this thing for a 3 year old, I have no idea. I had to break […]
52 Little Lines with Big Benefits
The weight of our words carry the very power of life and death in their grasp. We have the ability to make or break the little lives that have been entrusted to us. But sadly, and too often, hurtful, thoughtless, harsh words tumble from my lips. And sure enough, it is my precious children who […]
{Slater’s} Turkey & Black Bean Burritos
If you’re a child of the 80’s, you’ll no doubt recall the drool-worthy A.C. Slater from Saved by the Bell. Well, I sort of had a crush on him when I was an awkward, pubescent adolescent. So, naturally, when I see a little blurb in my Good Housekeeping magazine entitled, “Mario Lopez’s Turkey & Black […]
How I Know God Loves Me, Reason# 3,257
Because I have ridiculously wonderful friends who love on me so thoroughly and extravagantly {and who are wildly fluent at speaking my love language}, and who – just this afternoon, over a playdate at McDonalds – celebrated my upcoming citizenship transition. Gorgeously aromatic blooms, in red, white and blue…handmade red and blue bracelets…an American flag…and […]
Week One, Done
I survived completed my first week of my battle plan. My living room/office was first on the list…and it’s looking deliciously organized and uncluttered. I have yet to delve into the kids toy chest, but it’ll happen soon {stealthily, while we play, I’ll be off-loading things into a Goodwill box and garbage bags. Mwah ha […]
Captain Underpants Strikes…
Followed closely by her faithful side-kick, Little-pants. “Cha-aaa-arrrge!!” {Need I say more?}
Insalata Tuscana: Our Blend
We love us some balsamic vinegar; be it in dressing form {my hubby makes a mean homemade version} or glaze consistency. And it just so happens that I am on a bean kick right now {in an effort to eat better, on a budget, and consume less meat in the process}. The marriage of the […]
