cultivating me

A couple of weeks ago I was talking with my Aunt about some things going on in my life and about my struggle to understand God.  I mentioned I was angry at God but somehow found that anger comforting – I mean if I’m angry at the guy,  that at least means he’s there to [...]

This book marks the 10th in my quest to 1000.  At the moment, reaching 1000 books seems a bit impossible but  I have lots and lots of years ahead of me to reach that goal  ;) I have habit of purchasing books for their covers – much like the way I tend to choose wines [...]

A little while ago, I took myself to the movies.  I really wanted to see the new “Alice in Wonderland” movie and plans I had repeatedly made to see it with other people kept falling apart.  I went on Easter Sunday.  Did you know the mall is closed on Easter Sunday?  I didn’t. The only [...]

This morning, like most mornings, I woke up at 6:15 and like most mornings the first thing I did was to I reach over and turn off the alarm. My alarm happens to be my phone and so naturally the next thing I did was check my email, twitter and facebook accounts.  WAIT….WHAT?!? Naturally that’s [...]

A couple of months back, I read “The Five Love Languages” (How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate).  My relationship with my husband was a bit rocky and had been for a few weeks.  We weren’t (and are not) in jeopardy of divorce but we seemed to be having a great deal of difficulty [...]

I read this book with my youngest son.  Actually we read it together – one chapter a night, taking turns reading out loud.  As a family we have become so very busy.  I have gotten caught up in staying on schedule and planning ahead that I have let opportunities to spend extra time with the [...]

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About a year ago, I picked up a copy of Artisan Bread In Five Minutes a Day.  I was so excited about the concept of making a large batch of dough and then using it throughout the week.  Bread used to be a staple at dinner tables years ago.   Maybe it’s the 1950s housewife [...]

Recently I read the book “Food Matters”.  In it, Mark Bittman argues that for a healthier world and healthier self, we should all eat less meat.  His premise is that the meat packing industry is one of the largest contributors to global warming and that with all the hormones, antibiotics and poor living conditions in [...]

“Then NEW troubles came! From above! And below! A Skritz at my neck! And a Skrink at my toe! And now I was really in trouble you know. The rocks! And the quail! And the Skrintz And the Skrink! I had so many troubles, I just couldn’t think!” Have you had days or weeks like [...]