As some (or all of you, if you’ve been paying attention!) know, Children #’s 2, 3, 4, and I are currently residing in a homeless shelter. It isn’t bad. It’s not ideal, of course, but at least we have our own room and bathroom. There is a kitchen that we share with several other rooms. Continue reading “The Face of the Shelter”
Author Archives: Rita
Garden Stir-Fry
Well, hello there! Were you wondering what on earth to do with the bounty from your garden? Today Child #4 and I were out playing in the dirt in the community garden and we dug a few new potatoes and onions. We also picked tomatoes, peppers, (both hot and sweet!) cucumbers, green beans, and zucchini.Continue reading “Garden Stir-Fry”
Are You Stuffed Like Zucchini?
Ah, yes, the promised stuffed zucchini recipe! I got a lovely, large zucchini from the community garden, along with a green pepper, and three small, purple onions and their greens, as well as a medium tomato. Ok. The medium tomato came from the grocery store and was looking a little worse for wear. What canContinue reading “Are You Stuffed Like Zucchini?”
Frustration
I had a very bad day today. I was going to write about the dinner I cooked tonight, but that will have to wait until Thursday. I need to vent! You may or may not know that children #’s 2, 3, 4 and I are currently homeless. We are living in a shelter. I amContinue reading “Frustration”
Is Anyone Listening????
Hello? Are you there? I can’t see you! Where are you? Why must I face it in loneliness? Where have you all gone? Fair weather or foul, I am here. Where are you?
Ratatouille, Anyone?
Hello, readers! I know it has been a long time since I last posted a recipe for you. Our family has been in a transitional time, seeking out new housing options with very little money, so cooking lovely, gluten free recipes for you, was not on the docket. So, a couple nights ago, I decidedContinue reading “Ratatouille, Anyone?”
Summer Fun!!!
What do you like to do for fun in the summer? We like to visit water parks and theme parks. We have a pass that gets us into two water parks and a theme park, of which we are making good use. Today we visited a water park and the theme park. We started outContinue reading “Summer Fun!!!”
The Rope’s End
Swinging, swinging From the Rope’s End Just a little more Let go. It can’t hurt more than it already does. Too much pain! Too much suffering! Only the evil really thrive! Where is He? Just. Let. Me. Go. As you may or may not know, our family has been going through many tough times. WeContinue reading “The Rope’s End”
Never Alone
Why do I feel so abandoned by you? Am I alone? So much noise, Inside and out of my head. White noise, Beautiful birdsong, Silence of you. Quiet. Am I ever really? How can I find you If I am not?
A Family Mental Health Update
It has been brought to my attention that at least one of you (Shout out to Tamara!!!) want to know what’s up with our family (and our mental health!) So, here you go! Not having a home is very challenging, especially when it comes to mental health. Child #3 is still taking his pills, butContinue reading “A Family Mental Health Update”
GF Recipes and Writings 