I love the saying “Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.” I think it carries so much weight in so much of my everyday life. From cleaning to groceries and even EATING. I used to think my “Type A” Planny McPlannerson nature was just me being compulsive and controlling, but I’ve noticed so much lately … Continue reading »
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Where’d You Go, Bernadette
My review of the new book ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ by Maria Semple. 4 stars out of 5. Continue reading »
Beef Stock
This homemade recipe for beef stock adds no sugar and packs a flavorful punch. So easy to make and heart healthy! Continue reading »
It’s a Mystery
My dear Watson, I’m POSITIVE that when I transferred over my blog from self-hosted back to FREE-ninety-nine, all my old posts came with, but now they are gone. Poof. Thin air. It’s a Mystery! {image source} I knew the pictures didn’t import, but the last 3 years of posts were there. Life, love, races, … Continue reading »
I got old again!
Try as I might, I cannot shake this Birthday thing. Same day! Same time! Consistently, year after year, it keeps coming back for me…. Last week, it came for me again…. Future huzz took me out for brunch, and then to the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago. I LOVE museums. I also love experience gifts in … Continue reading »
Excess
Sharing one bedroom for 2 grown adults (and a dog) was hard at first. Somehow, though, it doesn’t even seem that bad anymore. Somewhere along the line, we adjusted and seem to have all the absolute necessities. There are still some boxes in the garage that we can’t unpack due to lack of space. But, I have to … Continue reading »
Welcome to Mars
Our new Chicagoland life is very different than our Colorado life. To be expected, right? But, the best way I can think to describe it is — different planets. The amount of difference and change is so much, my mind almost exploded. Welcome to Mars (known to some as the greater Chicagoland area) When people … Continue reading »
