31
Jan
Super Blue Blood Moon
Yes, I woke up early to see the “Super Blue Blood Moon” this morning, and it was worth it. photo from Space.comHere’s the photo I took in my backyard–doesn’t do it justice!
Author: Lisa Yakomin
27
Jan
Friends from Far Away
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet up with a long-distance friend in person for the first time. She’s someone I met in one of my online writer’s groups, and while we’ve always gotten along well in our internet interactions, I wasn’t sure how it would go: you can never be sure how things willRead more about Friends from Far Away[…]
21
Jan
PRODUCT REVIEW: OXO Expandable Drawer Organizers
I’ve been spending the month of the January trying to “downsize” and clear out the clutter that I’ve accumulated over the years. It’s a daunting task, but one that is ultimately quite rewarding. One of the tasks I’ve been tackling is getting rid of old clothes, handbags, shoes, and all of the rest of theRead more about PRODUCT REVIEW: OXO Expandable Drawer Organizers[…]
17
Jan
Janine Mueller’s Weight Loss Journey
I’ve heard of the TV show, “My 600 lb Life” but never watched a single episode–until tonight. I was flipping channels and caught her episode just as it started, and the preview where she says that her mother and pediatrician put her on diet pills when she was only 4 years old got my attention.Read more about Janine Mueller’s Weight Loss Journey[…]
15
Jan
MLK Day 2018: Unarmed Truth & Unconditional Love
If I didn’t believe this to be true, I’d never get of bed in the morning. It’s a philosophy that keeps you moving forward in the face of adversity, that strengthens your resolve even when things seem hopeless.
12
Jan
REVIEW: Hot & Spicy Cinnamon Oreos and Chocolate Hazelnut Oreos
Yes, friends, it’s that time again….time to take a bullet in the name of “research” and taste test the two newest “Limited Edition” flavors of Oreo cookies. First up: Hot & Spicy Cinnamon Oreos I’ll admit, I was not looking forward to trying these when I first heard about them. They’re supposedly infused with theRead more about REVIEW: Hot & Spicy Cinnamon Oreos and Chocolate Hazelnut Oreos[…]
07
Jan
RECIPE: Easy Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce
Gnocchi has long been one of my favorite types of pasta, but I was always too intimidated to try making it myself at home. After 3 attempts, I can say that it’s actually one of the easier types of pastat to make from scratch, and I’ve finally managed to perfect it to the point whereRead more about RECIPE: Easy Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce[…]
06
Jan
Love Stories vs. Fairy Tales
Last night, I received some terrible news from an old friend: her husband passed away this week, at the age of 57. They had 3 children together, and were married for over 26 years. I remember so clearly the day that they met, their early days of dating and falling in love. Right from theRead more about Love Stories vs. Fairy Tales[…]
04
Jan
Luck of the draw?
I know, it’s a privilege to live in a country where Democracy is the law of the land, and each of us is innocent until proven guilty, and has the right to a fair trial, judged by a jury of our peers. But I still cringed when this came in today’s mail. #pleasedontpickme
03
Jan
Nothing is Impossible…except predicting the weather
Let me get this straight: we live in a world where people say they can interpret the planetary positions from your date of birth to tell you what kind of month you’re going to have, there are computer algorithms that will match you up with your ideal soulmate based on a simple questionnaire, and thoseRead more about Nothing is Impossible…except predicting the weather[…]