The daily blah blah of amanda, matt, zack and skyler. Friday, February 20, 2015. My all time favorite thing in February is of course Skyler. There were big happenings for us this week. Yesterday she, my baby child, turned 12. And then I became the know-nothing-irritating mother that all teens complain about. It was almost magical how I transformed overnight. You see only a blur they were off that fast. As though, if they were to challenge me, what would I do? Yes sure. And this one and that one? So, alth.

Go on a hot air balloon ride. Assessed in a second nols discipline. Build and use a pizza oven. Learn to use a chainsaw. Stay at the four seasons. Get certificate in non profit management. Go on a personal kayak expedition.

Today, I did not want to die. If you want to get me a GIFT CARD to somewhere, the thi.

Tuesday, March 06, 2018. Slivered Collards with Brown-Butter Pepperoncini Vinaigrette and Toasted Breadcrumbs. I got the idea of making a raw collard salad, like the kindof kale we all know and love. I am also reading this book. And it is so, so deliciously good.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016. I intended to take some good pictures but never did it, and here we are a year later with still no post about what ended up being a really fun set of costumes. Is that amazing or what? A charming Miyazaki movie that you should watch this Halloween season.

I am a fifty-something wife, mom, grandma, and occupational therapist, doing my best, with the help of God- and a little chocolate- to navigate the uncharted waters of mid-life. Phyllis Tickle, author of The Divine Hours.

Monday, August 3, 2015. Arbonne 30 Days to Healthy Living vs.

Saturday, December 9, 2017. Thankful tree, Christmas wish lists, Weird Panera encounter. Here they are, listed in no particular order.