March 27 2017:
Little red nuggets of pure deliciousness! Natures edible jewels. xoxo
Red Nuggets of Pure Deliciousness
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Category Archives: Musings
Make the Best of It
**THROWBACK POST**
February 24 2014:
A couple of weeks ago Lillian asked me what my Mom and I had been talking about earlier in the day. I told her that we were talking about how things weren’t going as planned. She said to me,
“You’ve got to just make the best of it.”
Told her she was right on about that and that I’d already been inspired with a new plan … Came to me after Thomas and I went for a walk in the rain. I am so inspired when Lillian mirrors my own advice back to me ……
And, since this happened, things didn’t go as planned once again and I, yet again, was inspired with a new plan! I am certainly learning some valuable life lessons about expectations and patience in the last couple of months! Learning, Growing and Lovin’! Yahooo!
Grand Sierra Cinema and Sing and Doodle Art and Earth Hour
March 21 2017:
Today’s rainy and windy weather was the perfect day for an adventure!! We’ve not been to the movie theater in about two years! Bonus: Sunshine greeted us as we emerged from the dark theater. Yay!!
March 24 2017:
Lillian was creating doodle art last night and asked me to join her. Felt so good and inspired me so much that I wrote a poem too! Thank you Lillian!
March 25 2017:
Earth hour last night ….. Thomas didn’t want to turn lights back on …. xoxo
A Great Storm or A Beacon of Light
**THROWBACK POST**
February 24 2013:
Been working on science projects all day with Thomas and Lillian. When Mr. T was finished I told him he could go outside and play before the sun set. He chose to stay inside and help me clean.
This kid gives me much to ponder. He can be the bearer of such a great storm when my thoughts are not in harmony yet in the next instant he is a beacon of calm shining brightly. His awesome sister too in her own way. My word this is truly a beautiful life!!
Waffle and Banana and Blueberry and Honey
March 19 2017:
Breakfast …. I like a little bit of waffle with my fruit!
So incredibly satisfying! Gluten free waffle loaded with banana and blueberries. Topped with generous amount of local honey and sprinkled with cinnamon and chopped Mississippi pecans. Divine yumminess. xoxo
Paper Towels in the Dishwasher and Dinner Outside and Alchemist
March 12 2017:
“The paper towels are in the dishwasher … along with the light bulbs.” – Me to Thomas yesterday as he was helping to clean. What you use the dishwasher for when you don’t use it and have extremely limited storage space. xoxo
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We got to enjoy our first dinner outside today! Fist bump toast for that! Wahoo!
Busy, busy day of working on blogs and then more purging and organizing. About seven years of downsizing, purging, and simplifying and I still find more to throw out or pass on.
Space …. feels so good when it’s clear and not cluttered. Here’s a fun and sparkly picture I took a few weeks ago of a wee icicle shifting back into liquid. The Shift! xoxo
March 15 2017:
Come by and see Thomas and I tonight at Achemist Theatre! We’ll have a table with Biggest Little Photographer and D iz for Different!! Can’t wait to hear tonight’s message and the GREAT music! xoxo
March 18 2017:
Just home from Alchemist Salon for Giants [discussion group] …. Thank you Matthew McDowell and Jessica Levity Daylover of Alchemist Theatre (including ALL of the Alchemist chiefs). I am deeply grateful for the space, synchronicity, events, and discussions over these past three months.
I was moved in December 2016 to have as my 2017 theme, “The Shift”. I knew not what this entailed. Yet, I agreed to it, signed up, and jumped in with all my heart.
It has definitely not been easy, nor fun, yet the freedom from the past, and from anxiety and fear, is worth every freaking second! There is so much shift happening on so many levels and I am beyond thankful that part of the shift involves all of you. So much love …. xoxo
Sibshop for Thomas and Royal Package and Marmite and Calligraphy and The Universe and Finished
March 5 2017:
Thank you Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada (DSNNN) andJUSTin HOPE Foundation for another great Sibshop for Thomas!! Looking forward to the May event! Yay!
March 7 2017:
We received a Royal Mail package yesterday. Thank you Melissa Susan Sheard for the care package. Now we can say we’ve tasted Marmite! WOW!!! It’s salty, for sure!
March 8 2017:
Physical therapy day for Lillian. As I was getting back in the car I was moved by the books she’s reading. How did she know I want to learn calligraphy? The other is mine, but she got to it first!
April will be our last month for physical therapy. So much excited about this! We may return to physical therapy after summer, yet not here as I don’t feel she needs weekly appointments. We’ve been coming here for about 6 years.
Plus, I will try to talk Lillian into something different to pinpoint the areas that still need developing … yoga or some kind of dance? We shall see. Hallelujah for endings, new beginnings and new adventures! xoxo
March 9 2017:
This afternoon was our bi-weekly library visit! This time with a twist. Thomas got to take part in the South Valleys Coding Club at 4:00. It was very basic using Scratch; which he already knows. Yet, they will progress from there. We LOVE the library!!
Coconut Brown Rice and Potato Medallions and Avocado
March 8 2017:
Thomas says I like to make art with my food. I also LOVE to mix foods.
Baked potato medallions circling coconut milk infused brown rice, topped with avocado, salsa, warm beets, and kalamata olives. Plus an amazing creamy and spicy vegan dipping sauce for the potatoes.
This meal was incredibly satisfying. Avocado is the mother fruit and the strongest link in the food chain. Perfect nurturing food that also assists with emotional strength. Coconut enhances the benefits of anything it’s paired with.
Words cannot even describe the satisfaction and contentment when we eat foods that assist our bodies, emotions, and spirituality.
Vegan Eats: Beet and Arugula and Kumato Salad
March 3 2017:
Yummy goodness from last night …. Warm beet, arugula, scallion, cucumber, and Kumato salad drizzled with balsamic vinegar and topped with sea salt and black pepper. Wrapped in a hug of baked fries. xoxo
Vegan Eats: Potato Leek Soup and Cashewmilk Ice Cream and Red Cabbage
February 22 2017:
Felt like potato leek soup one more time before I move out of “soup phase”! HA! Yum!!!! Thomas approved too!
February 23 2017:
One of the treats I bought for myself for my upcoming birthday …. Cashewmilk Salted Caramel Cluster “ice-cream”.
Oh my gosh!! Yum!!! Thomas very cautiously tasted a wee bite yesterday. Now I can’t keep him away from it!! xoxo
February 24 2017:
Dreaming of spring flowers …. so I create a flower with my food …. Yum and beautiful!
