My husband and I have a fun tradition. We will have a random ingredient and we take turns finding a meal that incorporates said random ingredient into dinner. My husband is the gifted cook in this family, so we never (I mean never….) have any faux pas when it is his turn. Well tonight was my …
Rear View
A new tradition was forming that made the 11-year old self come alive. New Kids on the Block were touring again!!! As a 5th grader going to their concert was out of the question, we simply did not have the money. I had to settle for a nightgown and sweatshirt. BUT no in my middle …
Rock Face
One of the most scary adventure experiences of my life happened in Maine while visiting Acadia National Park. Went spent the whole day exploring and hiking and taking photos. What a breathtaking state, and still one of my favorite stateside vacations. This hiking park is not well marked. You have to follow blue tape like dashes …
Bargaining
SIDENOTE: I wrote this entry over a year ago. What better time to share than TODAY while I am in the honeymoon stage of my new job, soaking up the blessing of rescue. May this post give you the hope and peace you seek. *** They say there is a first time for everything. Today …
PANIC
Let me start by saying you have my permission to laugh at me as you read this true story. I just got back from a trip to Spain and it was lovely! Aside from a new collection of beautiful glass water bottles, I also took home a new phobia! It all started so innocently… We …