Hi, Friends. Here we are on the very first days of 2025, over a quarter of our way into a century which seems like only just began. It's hard to believe how quickly the time passes, isn't it? This past year, as I mentioned in my last post, did not unfold in the way that … Continue reading Hello from the first week of January 2025
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Conversation with Laura Richards, Criminal Behavioral Analyst, Former New Scotland Yard and Host of Crime Analyst Podcast
Hello, Everyone. Back in April, I sat down with Laura Richards, award winning Criminal Behavioral Analyst, Former New Scotland Yard, host of Crime Analyst Podcast, co-host of Real Crime Profile and more. Laura is a passionate advocate for women and victims of violent crime who creates real change by amplifying voices, changing laws and educating … Continue reading Conversation with Laura Richards, Criminal Behavioral Analyst, Former New Scotland Yard and Host of Crime Analyst Podcast
She’s Back
She's Back My goodness... It's been five years since I abandoned this blog to the farthest corners of my doubtful mind. It's easy to tuck dreams and ideas away when you just aren't feeling good enough to achieve them. I started this blog at the urging of my sister, Kathryn. She thought that between the … Continue reading She’s Back
What a day.
What a day.I headed north, had lunch with a very dear friend and took Dharma to the vet where they did blood tests to see how she was doing, laid out a care plan for the next few months and trained me to give her her monthly injections. When it came time to pay, they … Continue reading What a day.
Gluten Free Granola – just the way you like it
I have been making granola for years. There are many reasons why I make so much of my own food. Of course, it's satisfying, but I can also control ingredients to appease my food allergies and in the end, it winds up being much more affordable than prepackaged food. Therefore, I can afford to eat … Continue reading Gluten Free Granola – just the way you like it
Gluten Free Fruit Cobbler
Last year after a slew of health problems, I discovered that I not only have celiacs disease but also a corn allergy. It is the corn allergy that has been the real kicker. Corn is in absolutely everything it seems. The hidden blessing has been even more home cooking, no longer buying sweets and eliminating … Continue reading Gluten Free Fruit Cobbler
New flock is here.
When my life fell apart a few years ago, I had the blessing of starting from scratch. At the end of the day, I wanted my hard work to mean something. I wanted to feel a connection with nature. I wanted the full circle feeling of sitting down to dinner and knowing exactly what was … Continue reading New flock is here.
New Worm Bin – New Life for my Garden
Fortunately, when I was all but five years old, my father put a hammer and saw in my hands and built us kids a work bench. What it taught me more than anything was not to be afraid of tools. These early lessons have proved beneficial in my life as when I decide I want … Continue reading New Worm Bin – New Life for my Garden
First stop: In the woods
It doesn't seem right to start this post without recognizing that, yes, it is my first. The answer why is pretty simple, yet complex, just like me - and like most other humans, I suppose. People close to me have bugged me for years to write a blog. Last year, I caved just enough … Continue reading First stop: In the woods
Remember the Birds 