Monday was the best day ever. Tuesday was the worst day ever. Seriously. I said those exact words as the days came to a close. Even I couldn’t believe the juxtaposition of my life in just 24 hours. The stories. Neither Kevin nor I secured jobs for Monday. We were both (not so) secretly happy […]
Oven Baked Fries
Roasted potato wedges or fries are a frequent side dish in our house–especially when burgers are on the menu. For me, you can’t have one without the other. In my experience it seems that every other batch turns out great. The rest of them are just…meh. I could get the right flavoring and the wedges […]
Spicy Fiesta Soup.
I wanted a hearty soup. I wanted spice. zip. intensity. I wanted Spicy* Fiesta** soup***. *Spicy because it is. **Fiesta because of the fun colors of the peppers and it’s Mexican flair. ***Soup because it has a broth base not a tomato base. Yes, I had this ideal picture in my mind as I looked […]
The One with an Introverted Extrovert
I’ve been thinking. And I think I’m coming to a conclusion. I’m some weird ironic combination of extroverted people person who prefers quiet time in her own home. Whenever I’m with people I’m totally extroverted. Take charge. Introduce people. Meet newcomers. Make a silly fool of myself. I thrive on encouragement and friendship and getting to […]
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
I had a hankering for peanut butter. But what’s new, right? If you know me at all, then you know I’m a peanut butter-aholic. But this isn’t about me. Nope, not at all. I needed to whip up a batch of cookies for the weekly bake sale at church. These people need their cookies. (Seriously.) And […]
The One where She Bites the Dust. Again.
Seriously. What is my deal?! How is it possible that just 7 days after fighting the flu I get knocked down once more? Kevin and I just can’t figure this out. I am very sanitary. Thanks to Mom, R.N. I take my vitamins. I eat well. Sleep well. Exercise. Et cetera. Et cetera. Kevin doesn’t […]
The One with Backwards Admissions
Are you embarrassed to admit you still enjoy a big bowl of Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch? Too ashamed to announce you accidentally donated your husband’s favorite jeans to the church rummage sale? Well, don’t be. I know I’m not! And neither is MckMama or the many other links on today’s Not me! Monday post. I […]
Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies live up to their name. Kevin was quite thrilled about them and I, of course, loved them too! Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened (or ½ cup shortening and ½ cup margarine) 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ¼ to 1 ¾ cups […]
The One with Hot Tea, Lemon, and Honey
How is this happening? Sick again. This time it struck me Saturday night. Another sore throat. But this one was different from last week’s. I wasn’t as out of sorts so I made it to church. But I knew I was fighting something. I do believe it’s a sinus infection. My lymph nodes are crazy […]
The One with a 32nd Street Party
1. What’s your favorite time of the day, and why? Right after an early morning workout and shower. I feel so energized and productive. 2. If health wasn’t an issue, what food could you live off of? Well, considering that yesterday I ate more than I can remember, I would have to say brownies. 3. […]