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Today starts out strong... Coffee and an 'actual' breakfast. This may not seem like much, but if you know me AT all, you know that i don't really do breakfast. Toasting some bread at work and spreading some plastic yellow over it is a big deal. SO, while by myself, I actually created a breakfast worthy of... um, someone who likes breakfast. I made a ChickPea Egg Spinach Fry (not it's best title!). So, quickly... 1/2 can of chickpeas drained 1 cup fresh spinach eggs (how ever

ok. So now I have peace and quiet. ummmmm Actually a little overwhelming. As I drove out here this morning, I had lots of time to think. I had many thoughts. One: I can't decide if i have great respect or deep concern for those of you who drive out East every weekend to go to a cabin or tent or trailer. Oh my goodness. With the traffic (and it wasn't bad because it is Monday morning) and the construction!!! Agh!! Semi's breathing down your neck even though you are going sligh

Generosity Today I feel so very blessed. Dear friends have gifted me with a few days at their cabin, all by myself. A retreat. A period of solitude. On Monday I will head out to the cutest little cabin on a lake. My husband has generously given me this opportunity to do this solo holiday – he is only the bestest husband ever. I may go nuts?! Just wait, I will be face timing with my kids and grand-kids! Texting all night with my hubby cuz I am sure to hear bears outside my doo

Even as I look outside and see the sun shining, it is hard to see it as clear – it all feels hazy. Do you ever go through those phases of life – the hazy ones? I haven’t written, haven’t painted, haven’t been creative (other than some moments at work), haven’t been motivated, and haven’t really felt that feeling of excitement for a while. I’ve weathered the storm, fought my way through the fog, and now sit in haze. I suppose those are signs that things are getting clearer? In