A mother's adventures in fitness and food while living on a budget.
If I had made it to July 8, I would have celebrated one year of sobriety. But I didn't. My downfall actually happened about three months ago, after I finished training for a half marathon. I was in pain and needed something to put my mind and body at ease. It was a cold something … Continue reading Back to Day One
Note: I wrote this for another publication. I have expanded it here and added more photos. BETHEL — Tucked away behind a wall of trees along a curvy stretch of Holiday Island Road, a stately white plantation home in Perquimans County is receiving some tender loving care from Edenton-based Down East Preservation. After sitting vacant … Continue reading Exploring an old house with new friends
Back when I was 5-years-old, I was adventurous, a little ... well, a lot more than I am now. One day while playing outside, I stood in the Texas dirt waiting for friends. The dirt was the top of an ant hill. Before I realized what happened, my leg was covered in red ants, also … Continue reading The red ants were worth it
I started making roasted chickpeas about two years ago. I like them as a tasty and protein-rich alternative to popcorn. I've learned some things alone the way that may help you if you ever try making these. The basic recipe is simple: 1 15.5-ounce can garbanzo or chickpeas, drained Salt and pepper, to taste 1 … Continue reading Roasted chickpeas revisited
Note: I began this post in October 2018. I am in the process of going through all 60-something half-started posts and figuring out what to save and what to keep. This is a keeper. It was a busy week. I moved out of my home office to a real office. The IT issues required me … Continue reading Getting kicked out of the guild
For at least 11 years, I have attempted to grow a garden every summer. They have been in yards, in pots and on rooftops. I've used what I"ve grown mostly in the meals I make for myself and my kids. My husband doesn't trust anything that doesn't come in a box or can or wrapped … Continue reading Adventures in gardening
This photo gallery is a little glimpse of some of our water adventures for the past few years. Even while we lived in West Virginia, we had our homes near the water -- creeks, lakes, and rivers. It's just part of our life. The shoreline has changed from hilly to flat. The good memories are … Continue reading Water adventures photos
