I am so glad I have friends who are vegans. While it is not a lifestyle I choose for myself, it does provide me with a cool challenge to test myself with in the kitchen. (I do love them for more than their food choices!!!!) The need for vegan finger food inspired me to try dolmas again.… Continue reading Kitchen Inspiration
Category: Self Imposed Limitations
Earthquake!
Growing up in Southern California, I had an early intro to earthquakes. In school we always had drills, assuming those flimsy desks would protect us - especially since we weren't taught at that time to hold on to the desks the way kids are taught today. Those desks would have simply bounced away from us… Continue reading Earthquake!
Passover Favorite
Every year at Passover I think I should try my hand at a cookbook of recipes for the season. I never end up doing it, but I still think it would be a good idea. I consider revisiting this idea part of my annual Passover ritual. I love this holiday, with all its food restrictions.… Continue reading Passover Favorite
My New Obsession
Not too long ago I reached the point where my exercise motivation was at zero. Despite breaking down and paying for a gym membership, I couldn't bring myself to go. I felt like I had no time off, and whatever time I did have, I was so exhausted I simply wanted to do something mind numbing.… Continue reading My New Obsession
Important to Me
For the first time in a year, I was able to go to a CERT Meeting. Being prepared and helping others s important to me, but my work schedule kept me away. I hate it when my priorities and actions don't line up. At first I was afraid of feeling like an outsider, but the… Continue reading Important to Me
Polar Opposite
When I was on my way to my snowy adventure, after I OJ'd in the airport, I spent several hours traveling by van to the beauty on the lake. As part of my journey, I passed many a small community and remote homes. "How do people live out here?" That is when I realized two… Continue reading Polar Opposite
Inconvenient Reality
For years I tracked everything I ate. It started nearly a decade ago when I was tired of being fluffy and tired all the time. When working out didn't budge the scale, I knew what I needed to do ... and I did it. Limiting calories worked like a champ. When I was dancing, keeping… Continue reading Inconvenient Reality
Exact Moment
Recently I re-watched LA Story. The first time I saw it, I was part of the domestic exchange program and spending a semester at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!). They played it in the campus theater. I think I was the only one who laughed at all. I wonder if it is only funny… Continue reading Exact Moment
Music and the Mirror
Growing up, whenever we were in the car, there was always music playing. Ma and I would sing along - her in perfect pitch and me all over the place. Thinking about that period in my life always makes me smile, as I do every time Kenny Rogers or Mama and Papas come on the… Continue reading Music and the Mirror
Destiny
Relating my home buying story got me thinking about another decision to move. When I first moved back to the States, I lived at Hillary's house until I could get my feet solidly on the ground. I then found a cute 1970's-era apartment to rent that accepted cats (not Carmen, but my previous feline companion,… Continue reading Destiny
Grown Up, Now What? 