We kicked off our 2023 travels and races in March with our first-ever trip to Napa. We also started getting serious about home improvement projects and, as a result, the year started ticking by quickly. It’s hard to believe we’d never been to Napa! It was a bucket list trip for us. We consulted friends […]
Wayback Machine: February 2023 wrap-up
Ah February. Another year of snow and ice. It’s becoming a regular Texas February thing. Snow actually forced me to work from home one day. I didn’t mind and my co-workers were especially pleased with the unexpected turn of events. It wasn’t too cold to run! There’s something about cold mornings that makes winter runs […]
Wayback Machine: January 2023 wrap-up
January 2023 was easy like Sunday morning. By that, I mean it was everything you want a new year to be. Family time, friend time, fitness time and not an abundance of “stuff.” We purchased a commemorative brick to remember Holiday’s life. It was installed in the Veteran’s Plaza in Plano’s Memorial Park. We also […]
That Escalated Quickly
Have you ever had a year that got out of control? If not, congratulations. If so, then you know how it feels. 2023 was supposed to be a quiet year. A year to focus on basics and simplicity. While I’ve definitely focused on the basics, it has not been simple. In fact, I think this […]
Recipe | Apple Pie Smoothie
This is delicious with roasted butternut squash or roasted sweet potatoes. As a person with a freezer full of roasted butternut squash, I think we’ll be having this at breakfast for the near future. Apple Pie Smoothie Discovered here Combine all ingredients in blender until fully mixed. If needed, scrape down sides to fully incorporate […]
Recipe | Ahi Tuna Tostadas
This dinner was life changing. LIFE CHANGING. Ahi Tuna Tostadas Discovered here Cut tuna into cubes and add to large bowl. Add sesame oil, soy sauce, chopped green onion and ginger. Toss to coat, until tuna is fully coated. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes. After marinating, top tostadas with […]
Recipe | Delicata Squash with Eggs
I never knew what to do with delicata squash, until I found this recipe. Delicata Squash with Eggs Recipe here Preheat the oven to 400F. Slice delicata squash in 3/4 – 1″ thick rounds. Scoop out seeds and brush rounds with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Lay rounds flat on parchment lined baking sheet […]
Recipe | Baked Zucchini Fries
This is a great way to use up leftover zucchini!! Baked Zucchini Fries Discovered here Preheat oven to 425F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside. In a large bowl, combine panko, Parmesan and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Working in […]
Recipe | Cherry Mock Margarita
Delicious and refreshing, with a bonus of being alcohol-free. Frozen Cherry Mock Margarita Discovered here Blend all ingredients together. Makes one drink.
Checking in With Myself
It’s the mid-point of the first month of a new year. Just about the time for New Year’s Resolutions to die, best-of-intentioned habits to become wearisome and life to resume as it was sixteen days ago. And yet, somehow, for me it hasn’t reverted (yet). By focusing on the basics I’ve deliberately kept my goals […]