Thoughts, ideas, and words can be food for the soul. Eat and drink the Word.
In this day and age we are inundated with “duds” of information. One study says this, another study says that. This week we should drink coffee, but last week it was evil. Last week dark chocolate was the key to health, but next week it will be your ultimate death, right? Basically, no matter what,…
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Last weekend we experienced a super soaker of a storm. It was fantastic. What was even more fantastic, though, was the build up of cloud formations in the sky throughout the day. From big white billowing clouds forming in the northeast to sweeping gray spherical forms to the north, and then to be encapsulated by…
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I do very much enjoy a glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade on a hot summer day – homemade and honey sweetened, of course. I’m very particular about my beverages, and most lemonades, I find, are incredibly sweet – way too intense for my palate. I actually prefer the fresh citrus tang of limeade, with a hint…
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What would life be without homegrown “tahmaetas?” I’m living in farm country now. Sure, the produce in the PNW was absolutely incredible, but there’s nothing like a homegrown tomato from plains of Colorado. Honestly. ~ Well, the sweet corn is pretty darn unbeatable too. But, I’m focused on tomatoes. Farm stand tomatoes. Freshly picked…
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Yes, I’m still eating kale – but cutting back as of late. I’m feeling the need to eat more seasonally. I’m finding myself more in the mood for homegrown tomatoes, crispy green beans, and the ever present zucchini of summer. After devouring my plate of fresh produce from the farm stand last night, I came…
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I am a lover of stainless steel. I adore my stainless steel tri-ply cookware. I saved up for months and months to purchase the set and it was sure worth it! I find, though, that I really only use two or three pieces frequently, so I’m not sure if a set purchase was the wise…
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For the most part, I go around believing that the people in this world are good – or at least I put in the effort to believe this is true. It works. (Again, thanks to Dad, “attitude is everything.”) I see the good in people I encounter everyday. I am astounded by the acts of kindness…
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Piggybacking off of the previous post about how Facebook is killing our brains, I found this little article both extremely well written (obviously enough to share), and downright fascinating. A Trip to Camp to Break a Tech Addiction – NYTimes.com. The description of Camp Grounded and the spa retreat nestled away in nature, absent the…
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I see it in myself. My eyes are glued to my phone each evening, checking my FB and Twitter feed. I’m bored…That’s all it is, right? I’m seeking out information. I want to stay in touch. It’s important to keep up to date with everyone. It may make me feel inadequate at times, maybe it’s…
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Kale is nutritious. Kale is delicious. I love kale for so many reasons. In an effort to increase the consumption of kale nation-wide, we now have Fifty Shades of Kale AND a call to action: National Kale Day! Eat More Kale This Is Your Brain on Kale Yes, eat more kale. I totally agree. There…
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