Ah, clumsiness, my old friend. What did she do now? Oh, just broke my foot! I’m nothing if not an overachiever! And yes, since I never broke a bone as a child or even young adult, I’m making up for lost time! As a child my parents had a special addendum added to their insuranceContinue reading “A Stumble and a Break”
Author Archives: Rita
Mind Storm
Twisting Swirling Truth Lies Mind in chaos Voices Visions Is truth known Delusions
Making Me Small So You Can Grow
I have dealt with bullies my whole life. In fact I was just a child when I met the first, and as I learned recently, they’re still out there. Why is it that a few people try to make themselves feel better/bigger/stronger by cutting down/degrading/making fun of others? I have joined two book clubs atContinue reading “Making Me Small So You Can Grow”
Did Someone Say Cake?
Ever since I was a child, our go-to yellow cake was a confection titled “Church Supper Cake” that my mom had found in some church cookbook. It was rich and flavorful and a favorite in our house. Then celiac disease. I have been trying for quite a few years to perfect this recipe into someContinue reading “Did Someone Say Cake?”
Six Word Story #27
Eyes glowed golden in the darkness.
Three Cheers for Cherry Pie Filling
Ever wanted to make your own pie filling, but not sure where to start? Well, never fear; your recipe is here! I started making my own pie filling when I got tired of the sicky-sweet canned pie filling that was available in the stores. Cherry was especially problematic. I like tart cherries. So, if youContinue reading “Three Cheers for Cherry Pie Filling”
Do You Have Time to Waste?
This morning I had an encounter with someone who was being very petty and mean. I thought to myself, “Why? Do you have time to waste on this earth being nasty?” I don’t want to waste a single moment of my life being mean, nasty, petty, or just plain awful! I prefer to spend myContinue reading “Do You Have Time to Waste?”
Abused, Abuser, Abuses
Early this morning I was preparing a speech that I plan to give at a meeting of abused women. I have told our story countless times; to doctor’s, therapists, nurses, friends, to my children’s schools. I have pondered the idea of writing down every detail, so that when doctor’s leave or therapists move on, IContinue reading “Abused, Abuser, Abuses”
Six Word Story #26
What would you do without limits?
Has Spring Sprung?
This morning, driving along a country road (we have a lot of those where I live!) I saw my first red-winged blackbird of the year! Then I saw another and another. If you have been reading my blog for a while, you may know that this is the bird that my family looks for asContinue reading “Has Spring Sprung?”
GF Recipes and Writings 