Do What Fuels Your Passion

Do What Fuels Your Passion

I received a Christmas present in the mail today, a real surprise since the holiday was months ago.   My daughter who lives now in Colorado Springs signed me up for a most interesting publication.  It’s called, Life & Thyme Culinary Story Telling.  It is a 119 page bound publication, published quarterly.  I have received my second copy.

 

How Pasta Reflects Your Life

How Pasta Reflects Your Life

I took a pasta making class on Sunday.  We made Cheese Tortellini Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Bacon and Sage and Pappardelle Pasta with Kale, Italian Sausage and Arrabbiata Sauce.  

The thing I like about cooking is the creative mix of ingredients that come together into the most delicious eats.

How To Say Yes (To The Dress)

How To Say Yes (To The Dress)

It happened last weekend. We had only one day to do it, and the choice was made.  My daughter flew into town to find a wedding dress for her May wedding.  This is always a risky endeavor, especially when the bride lives in Colorado, the mom in Kentucky and the wedding is in North Carolina. 

How Thinking "Small" Gets Big Things Done

How Thinking "Small" Gets Big Things Done

Every day slides on top of the next so quickly it is hard to know where we are headed

I wake each day with my mind full of plans and projects I must work on, but the reality is, small steps are the most difficult.  It is easy to dream big and far into the future to wish and hope for things to be just so, however, it’s the everyday decisions and circumstances we step through that add up to make up our years.

 

One Word, One Motto

One Word, One Motto

Words have power. Even just one word can have impact on a person, a situation or a year.  It happened to me one New Year’s Eve about 6 years ago when I decided to choose a word, just one, to keep in my heart and mind for the next year.  I’ve picked a One Word every year since. 

I take my time choosing my One Word.  It seems when the time is right a unique word pops into my mind, and I know that’s the one I’ll need to carry with me for the next 12 months.  And I do.

To Knit or Read? That is the Dilemma!

To Knit or Read?  That is the Dilemma!

I haven't knit very much this week.  I should, my baskets are over flowing with unfinished projects.  However, I'm hooked on the book I started reading last week.  Except for audio books, it's impossible to read and knit at the same time.  Doing so is a lot like knitting in the bathtub.  That doesn't work out well, don't try it.

 

Middle of the Night Prayer

Middle of the Night Prayer

I'm having one of those nights.  I fell asleep anticipating a long night of rest ahead but now find myself wide awake in the middle of the night.  Seems I slept well for only a few hours and here I am.  After staring at the dark for an hour, I decided to give in and see what thoughts are rumbling around in my brain.