Citrus

One of the things I love about winter is citrus fruit. I love when orange season comes. When I was younger my family would buy them by the box. So sweet and juicy. I became a picky peeler. My friends and family tease me because I’m so obsessive about it. I have to get as [...]

The Handy, Dandy Wagon

NYDD took Peanut for a daddy-daughter date on Saturday. He took the money Kermit sent us, packed up Peanut, and headed for Target to eat and choose a toy. They had chicken tenders (her favorite thing from there) and NYDD mixed up some fry sauce for her. He said she liked the sauce more than [...]

Roaring

The amazingly wonderful Dandelion Mama has kindly given me a Roar award for good writing. I’m so flattered! I was also rather surprised, too, but I’ll take a compliment when it’s offered, so thank you, Tracy! The rules for being A Roar for Powerful Words recipient are that I share three writing tips and pass [...]

Guts

I worked up all my courage, gathered all the paperwork I though could possibly be requested, and headed to the Medi-Cal office at 8:30 this morning to renew my case.  I feel like a champion for getting it in before the deadline, which is January 31,.  Yes, I know I’m cutting it close, but if [...]

Bittersweet Loss

My mom just called and told me that the Prophet and President of our church just passed away.

I’m really sad about this because he lead the church during my teenage and adult years until now and I’ve become quite attached to him. Every time I heard him speak, both in person and on screen, [...]