Sometimes You get a glimpse Of your beauty In the mirror or Reflected by an interaction Where You said the right thing At the right moment And the spring trajectory and smile from that person left no doubt You made them think. About something. Or see. Something. That they had forgotten about. Every day. Minute […]
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H2Ohhhh!
I need to drink lots of water. I don’t like plain water. I don’t like chemical sweeteners and colors … I don’t like the aftertaste of Stevia. I like Monk Fruit and Erythritol. Here are a few notes if any of the above ring true for you. True Citrus products I’ll start here, because adding […]
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Tolerance
Never in my life have I been afraid or shy to have a conversation with someone. Until now. Tolerance, these days, is an absolute crock of empty space. Who am I? Do you know? I will “like” your pro 2nd Amendment post, and have a concealed carry permit. I like small government and my freedom. […]
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Rigor Mortis
Review of Realgood Cheese-Stuffed, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
My review of Realgood cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped chicken from Costco: PROS * The taste is not horrible * Good protein hit * I honestly don’t think you can overcook these things CONS * Chicken texture is chicken-ish, chicken-like substance akin to a dense chicken nugget that had been molded into a pale 1/2″ thick oblong shell […]
Read More →Cat Observations: Episode 1: What cats do in the bathroom
What do your cats do in the bathroom: Tommy: (Short for Thomas Jefferson). She’s usually sitting in the window, and she wants NO PART of being in the bathroom with a human. Leaves asap. Sometimes if the door is mostly shut, she claws it open to get away. Exposing said human. We should know better […]
Read More →Perfect Stir Fry
Stir fry. (Was just thinking of these few things I’ve learned that have revolutionized my stir frying —– would welcome any additional tips/ add-ons from fellow foodies). I LOVE to cook. Here are a few tips. Frozen meat —— DEFROST IT. ALL. the. way. (and better yet, rinse/pat dry your meat with paper towels) the […]
Read More →Who(se) Are You?
Who are you? (NOTE: This is still in progress … fine-tuning when I have a moment). Single? Married? Divorced? Liberal? Conservative? Agnostic? Christian? Muslim? White? Black? Brown? Pretty? Blonde? Skinny? Weak? Strong? Rich? Poor? Successful? Addicted, Depressed? Carrying anxiety? Weighted down …? What did we miss? When you wake up in the morning (or in […]
Read More →Thyself
Hi (mostly) Ladies: Facebook seems to know I’ve gained weight and is showing me ads for women 14-32. Dude. God loves us all shapes & sizes, but I’m a size 6-10ish in a 14ish size body right now … I am not my best self. I am not as strong as I should be or […]
Read More →Chicken Pozole Verde
This is based on a recipe I found in Cooks Illustrated, but altered quite a bit. I made a HUGE batch (10 lbs tomatillos, 8 poblanos, 4 onions, etc.) so the quantities below are closer to the recipe I followed, but you may need to adjust. I don’t think any particular ingredient is a deal […]
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Grabbed a tissue out of my purse to blow my nose. Inhaled before the blow and… What. The. Heck. It. Smells. Baaaad. I think something may have died in there. Immediately found the culprit. Broccoli. There was a small piece of raw broccoli in my purse. I. Don’t. Even. Know. I was cutting up some […]
Read More →Things I am Learning about Dogs
After a lifetime of being a cat owner, we now own a dog. I’ve made a few observations and comparisons about cats vs. dogs. Behavior Cat Dog Eating stuff cat food, tuna, tuna juice, a piece of chicken now and then. I have heard of cats eating pancake mix and other weird stuff, but mostly […]
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Hey Hey
The Color of Disconnection
I wish I could just channel the words from my brain and my heart because every time I try to think of the right word or the right way to say something it causes me to stop and think and then rewrite and reconsider and doubt. What I want to say and express is a […]
Read More →A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing
A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: there shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking largely sobers us again. http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/a-little-knowledge-is-a-dangerous-thing.html
Read More →Holy Grail Guacamole
Ingredients 5 large avocados (e.g. costco bag) 5-6 roma-sized tomatoes 1 small-med onion (sweet? go big, red? depends. can be strong or mild. white? can overtake) 1 bunch of cilantro (yes – the WHOLE BUNCH – do not be shy. what are you gonna do with the leftovers anyway? well… put it on everything? OK. […]
Read More →Shelly’s Hummus Recipe
BASIC Hummus Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Serves: 12, Yield: 3 cups Ingredients 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans 1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste – buy in a jar, or make your own… see below) 6 tablespoons FRESH lemon juice (or MORE – to taste) 3 garlic cloves, pressed (or MORE – […]
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