Allen and I visited the Scandinavian Cultural Center and Library to celebrate Waffle Day for the first time. I'm more of a French toast gal than a waffle gal, but I enjoy a good Belgian waffle once in a while. I heard about the Scandinavian Center years ago but hadn't made it there yet. Waffle... Continue Reading →
Allen and I celebrated our 10th anniversary a few weeks ago, and I wanted to do something special in honor of the milestone. For someone who's only ever had one other partner in her entire life, this was a big deal! I had noticed an Airbnb rental at a farm animal sanctuary months ago. It... Continue Reading →
For those who lost a loved one to COVID-19, the first Monday in March is recognized as COVID Memorial Day. It's hard to believe that it's been five years since the virus started ripping through countries around the world. My life's journey, and many other people's life journeys, will be marked as "before COVID" and... Continue Reading →
I had never heard of switchel when I received an email newsletter from Kripalu that included a recipe for turmeric switchel. (Kripalu is a wonderful yoga and wellness retreat center in western MA.) The recipe has fewer than 10 ingredients—which is my threshold for recipes—so I decided to try it. I threw five ingredients into... Continue Reading →
Happy 2025...I feel kind of deflated and defeated as this new year begins. 2024 was a rough year. My mom was sick and Allen's brother died unexpectedly. I'm turning 50 this year, which I'm not thrilled about. (But it beats the alternative, as my mom says.) I did not vote for the incoming president, and... Continue Reading →
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