Ah, Summer. Sunshine- fleeting in the Pacific Northwest, outdoor activities, family togetherness, and who wants to be in a hot kitchen?! Hope one of these tips helps you spend less time in your kitchen. Here are some small appliances that make my summer easier in the kitchen. Secura Electric Pressure Cooker/slow cooker/rice cooker- this multi-use…
She’s Gone
We were visiting some dear, lifetime friends on Saturday when another old friend knocked on their door. After greetings and hugs, he got a serious look on his face and asked, “Have you heard about Jan?” The four of us stared at him. “No,” one of us answered. He had our full attention as he…
Savoring Beauty
Stop for a minute. Look around you right now. What is beautiful? What can you see that makes your eye linger in delight? What makes you take a deep breath of appreciation? A sigh of contentment? As I sit at my desk in our office/playroom, I can look out one of our living room windows…
Slay Your Niggles!
Slay your niggles! What, you ask, are niggles? And why should I slay them? According to the Oxford Dictionary, Niggle- to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety I was introduced to the concept years ago by a dear neighbor who was supremely organized. I can picture her now saying, “Oh, you know, those…
When Our Hearts Break for Them
Your adult daughter has walked out on her husband. Now your grandchildren are passed back and forth between the two and they are acting out. Your son is sacrificing his family for his career. Your teen is doing drugs instead of sports. How do we deal with the pain of watching those we love make…
Personality Plus
This week’s blog is one long one instead of two short ones. It is practical information on personality types which should inspire us to get along with each other better. Why should you care about personality types? Just interesting information? So you can justify your behavior? (I can’t help it, I’m just like this.) So…