Extraordinary
Ext-roar-dinary. Ext-ROAR-dinary. Not extra-ordinary. Ext-ROAR-dinary. Do you see the difference? Do you hear the difference? Do you feel the difference? Something special. Something amazing. Something really worth it – preternatural, perhaps. The latter really just sounds like a little bit more of the ordinary. “Would you like an extra side of ordinary with that?” “No,…
Read MoreRing it In!
We’re certainly not partiers. No, we are definitely home bodies. Going out is a rare occasion indeed. This year, though, we “rang it in.” Not really, we were comfortably home by 9pm, cozied up to watch a movie on the couch. Perfect. We did, though, venture out for an AMAZING dinner at one of my…
Read MoreHAPPY 2013!
Happy 2013 to one and all! Yes, this can certainly be read as an inviting and polite salutation for a fantastic 2013, and I do wish amazing things in this Life for all the world. HAPPY 2013 is also a declaration – an announcement and affirmation that this coming year will be happy. My dear…
Read MoreKale is My Candy
Kale is amazing. I love it. I love it. I love it. Can I say that again? I love kale. Lacinato, curly, red. I love it all and I love it on everything (well, maybe not cupcakes and cookies, but who knows, I’ve been known to try some pretty crazy things.) Sauteed kale with a perfectly…
Read MorePeony Explosion!!
For Christmas this year, I decided to treat myself to fresh flowers. Years ago I convinced myself that a fresh bouquet every single week on the kitchen table would become a part of regular “life” for me. As it turns out, “life” has not yet played that card. I’m still waiting. For now, fresh flowers…
Read MoreGhee-Wiz
The last year has been a challenge. As I investigated the synonyms for the word ‘challenge,’ in order to provide a more descriptive illustration of my intended conveyance, the results were less than appropriate. I will just reiterate the fact that we have been filled with challenge – financial, relational, health, mental, spiritual, emotional, situational,…
Read MoreLife Worth Living
Not one single person on earth is immune to the “life” that we are presented. Many, many wonderful blessings surround us each and every day, yet, we still may be utterly humbled by the aspects of this life that appear to be darker and heavier than the things that make us smile. I suppose this…
Read MoreMighty Meat…Lasagna
Growing up, our Christmas Eve meal tradition was always soup. Heart warming, nourishing soup, with Mom’s Christmas Greens salad and a whole wheat Great Harvest roll. Christmas Eve service at church would follow dinner, with a lovely small Christmas treat at home before opening one special gift at bedtime. About 10 years ago, “we,” started…
Read MoreChanterelle
Chanterelles seem to be worth their weight in gold. They are golden looking, golden tasting, and come with a golden price tag. Mushrooms are so amazingly interesting. From little button mushrooms that we see everyday to the most exotic colors and shape imaginable. The gorgeous fungi are prized possessions, particularly the chanterelle. This pleasantly aromatic…
Read MoreSunday Morning Ridiculousness
This really has nothing to do with anything at all, other than making me laugh hysterically this morning. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJQvXCoNDzM] I needed that. How about you? Ryan Gosling – as a child – rocking it out. For the entire photo article, click here. Happy Sunday.
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