Tag Archives: food

What I Did Win

Once again, I didn’t win. Once again I walked away without bragging rights. Or did I? Yesterday I and many others, participated in the Just Jeepin’ Chili Cook off. I planned carefully, considered the best ways to prepare my entry. … Continue reading

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Simple Pleasures

I always dread cooking for family, or well, others. I’m a decent good, but I put so much pressure on myself trying to be perfect that I usually mess up. Sometimes badly. This year there was added pressure due to … Continue reading

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Last Night In the Dark

What was that? I was sitting here late last night giving half of my attention to some nature documentary on television and playing solitaire on the computer. The windows were still open allowing the sounds of the night to be … Continue reading

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Day Eighty-five; Footnotes Adventures

We hear about the bad all the time, here is a good. My mother has been trying to find the food that she feeds her little dog. We have been having a problem, in fact, we haven’t been able to … Continue reading

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February Fifth; Considering What If…

The skies are clear, the sun is bright, and its cold. Two out of three. Well there is also the signs that my cold is breaking up, that’s another plus. I was hoping to go to church tomorrow, but if … Continue reading

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January Thirty-first; Remembering and Reminding

The words in italics below was written in 2019. The thing is, if anything has changed, it is that my feelings about those who drive and what they endure are stronger than ever.  I don’t get to talk to those … Continue reading

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January Thirtieth; We Are, What we Consume

I had planned on attending church today.I need to get back in there before I lose my favorite place to sit.  However I woke up with my allergies acting up and no daytime medicine handy. I figured me sitting there … Continue reading

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Day Twenty-four; Footnotes Retirement Isn’t For the Weak, and a Mother’s Gratitude

Yeah, it isn’t easy. When the mail ran today included in with the post card from that trucking company wishing to hire my deceased husband (yes, I’ve sent messages telling them), a card from someone wanting to buy my house … Continue reading

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January Twenty Fourth Thoughts on Feeding

Rebecca’s cat cafe is open..I guess word is spreading. My mother mentioned seeing “my” orange cat this morning. Her description didn’t seem to fit but I wasn’t arguing. Turns out, we have a second orange cat now. It did arrive … Continue reading

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Where Does One Begin?

When they want to be and make a difference? I’m sitting here watching the cats out back. Three of the four are finishing up the food I gave them this morning. They will eat, stop and look around, seeking the … Continue reading

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