A friend of mine is on a creative journey and part of the process has been to write a 7-word bio. For me, that would be more of a punishment than a “creative process.” What? Only 7 words? You must be joking! Surely you mean 700…and even that’s a stretch to truly define “ME.” Alas,… Continue reading In a Nutshell
Month: July 2009
Cookin’ on the Beach: Easy Eye-openers
One of the things about being on South Beach for so long is that I’ve noticed a definite shift in my tastes. Things that I would never have eaten before (like salmon, for instance), I am eating regularly and enjoying. And although I’m not nearly as daring as some, I have branched out of my… Continue reading Cookin’ on the Beach: Easy Eye-openers
Book Review: Tree of Heaven
I was excited to read this book. The jacket flap kind of scared me a bit, thinking it might be harsh and gritty, but I found the opposite to be true. The story is set in 1938, during World War II, during the Japanese occupation of China. Our protagonists are a Japanese officer sent to… Continue reading Book Review: Tree of Heaven
Hero Worship
Today, the world honored Michael Jackson. And I, too, mourned. Not because I’m a fan. I’m not. Don’t get me wrong, I listened to his music. I respect his talent and was in awe of his skill as an entertainer. Not necessarily because his children have lost their father. Again, don’t get me wrong, I… Continue reading Hero Worship
Cookin’ on the Beach: Easy Eye-Openers
Well, we’re back to breakfast again. I’ve had time this summer to actually cook breakfast and have discovered some real winners. It’s amazing all the things you can do to dress up eggs! What I love about this recipe is it gives me the feeling of enjoying a breakfast burrito without the tortilla. OLE’ OMELET… Continue reading Cookin’ on the Beach: Easy Eye-Openers
Celebrating Freedom
It’s become a yearly ritual ’round these here parts to celebrate July 4th…well, on July 3rd. Yes, you read that right. We do the fireworks, the picnic with friends, the hanging out in the heat all a day early. Why do we do this?  No, it’s not because my husband’s an Aggie. It’s all Addison’s… Continue reading Celebrating Freedom
Threads of Gratitude: Old Glory Edition
This Saturday, we celebrate our independence as a nation. We celebrate our freedom, our liberty, and all the things that make America great. It’s one of the few days during the year when our divided nation becomes united once again, and regardless of our political views we can all agree on all we have to… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Old Glory Edition
Yo-Yo Trey
Serendipity. It’s a great thing. I try so hard to have my life planned out and have a predictable order and structure to my days – even in summertime – and once in awhile something totally spontaneous comes along. And it turns out to be an unforgettable experience. Like today. We had been running around… Continue reading Yo-Yo Trey