August 27, 2022 My dad passed away peacefully last Friday, August 19, at 11:30 AM. In the preceding days, my brother and his family flew...

August 14, 2022 It was one year ago that Art and I moved my dad from assisted living into memory care. We honestly thought he was dying....

July 31, 2022 The extreme heat of this Texas summer has kept us from being able to spend much time outdoors, and I am feeling deprived....

July 14, 2022 Some seasons are brutal. This summer qualifies. Due to a long stretch of triple-digit days, I’m doing double shifts with...

July 7, 2022 Last weekend Art and I watched the 2022 version of Father of the Bride starring Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan. They play...

June 26, 2022 “Joy is the most infallible sign of the Presence of God.” I’ve come to believe that joy is like a hidden treasure buried...

June 12, 2022 I’ll take care of me for you, and you take care of you for me. –Jim Rohn One of the greatest gifts we can give our loved...

from Contentedness Cooking Making this Sweet and Sour Cauliflower is super straightforward. No fancy ingredients are required....

June 5, 2022 As summer rolls in after some very painful and difficult weeks, I wonder how to savor this season. Summer begs us to pause...

May 23, 2022 "When gardeners garden, it is not just plants that grow, but the gardeners themselves.” – -Ken Druse Planting and...

May 9, 2022 “The holiest of all holidays are those kept by ourselves in silence and apart. The secret anniversaries of the heart…” ...

April 24, 2022 Photo taken by Elisa at Pemaquid Point. We have just returned from a wonderful week in Maine! We stayed with our close...

April 10, 2022 I’ve been reading “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey, which starts with a look at perceptions...

Reposted from April 2021 in honor & memory of my dear friend, Kim who passed away in May 2021. On Monday morning, the day after Easter, I...

These muffins are moist, nutritious, & delicious! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 cup mashed bananas 1/2 cup raw,...

March 27, 2022 As the air changes outside, it begins to refresh my insides on every level. Last week, an article entitled Spring Cleaning...

March 13, 2022 If I had to name two life lessons that have been the hardest for me to learn, they would be patience and letting go....

March 2, 2022 As I contemplated what to write this week, a message about solidarity was delivered to my work inbox. It is one of the...

February 20, 2022 “Take note of this: Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” --James 1: 16 One of the intentions I...

Recipe adapted from: https://therecipecritic.com/cranberry-pecan-sweet-potato-wild-rice-pilaf/ INGREDIENTS 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup...