Rich, Fizzy, and Chocolatey.
One of the most iconic beverages in New York City is called an Egg Cream. Yes, you heard that right. It’s made of raw eggs and cream mixed together. Just Kidding. But I did tell Darren that before he tried one on our last trip. An Egg Cream, which contains neither eggs, nor cream is […]
Participating in Provision.
As I mentioned a couple posts ago, this July I have steeped myself again in the history of the United States of America. In my reading I have come upon the word Providence over and over and over again. It’s everywhere. Originally, “God’s providence” meant God’s ability to foresee and wisely provide. It was describing […]
The Wrong Place to Start.
I am going to start this post by saying that I genuinely have not been to Target in months. This week I found myself with a little time to kill in a specific part of town, and there happened to be a Target nearby. Before I walked in, I gave myself the usual pep talk […]
Ceiling fans – and changing the experience.
I have a dear friend who is a seasoned and successful real estate agent in Texas. Every month she sends a newsletter to her people. And in this newsletter are all kinds of tips and advice about homes. This month in her “Did You Know?” section she said “Ceiling fans cool people, not rooms – […]
My Version of Walden Pond.
Henry David Thoreau was about 27 years old when he moved to Walden Pond in 1845. He stayed there a little over two years. I’ve been to that spot in Massachusetts. I’ve stepped into the one room cabin on Walden Pond and have seen the view he saw, the woods he walked in. I think […]
Monarch Science and the Middle Generations.
Several years ago a friend of mine was involved in a volunteer program to help with the migration of Monarch butterflies. She was the first one to tell me that Monarch caterpillars rely solely on leaves from Milkweed plants – 20 or 30 leaves each, to be exact. What I didn’t understand back then is […]
Todd’s Nine Tips.
A few months ago, my brilliant cousin Todd sat in on a call at my request to offer some insight to a struggling friend who was starting out in a similar line of work to his. He had so many good tips for them and I quickly jotted them all down. I revisited his suggestions […]
Purple and Yellow.
Several months ago on a zoom call, my friend Susie pointed out that purple and yellow flowers often grow next to each other. I am not even a little bit of a gardener, and I had no idea. But once I knew, I started to notice it everywhere. And I got curious. Apparently, in nature, […]
A matter of timing.
When I worked as a high school teacher and then a counselor, I sometimes helped student athletes fill out their NCAA eligibility profiles. One section always stood out to me: Have you ever been paid in any way to play your sport? Typical NCAA amateurism questions included things like: They were not kidding around. The […]
Perfect Popcorn – and Challenging Conversations.
Those of you that know me well know that popcorn is one of my favorite food groups. It’s the entire reason that movies in theaters still exist. At least for me. Popcorn is kind of fascinating. It’s bred for two very specific traits: a hard, moisture-sealed outer hull and a precise moisture balance inside the […]
