Hello, my beautiful followers! Thank you for taking this journey with me. I haven’t posted a recipe in a while, and thought I’d share what’s been going on in our little piece of the world! I have discovered that I do not like to run low on food…like ever. This led to stockpiles of ingredientsContinue reading “The Remains of the Freezer Recipe – Beef Stew”
Author Archives: Rita
A Woman Who
They almost saw me They almost knew That I am not superhuman That I am not perfect That I am nothing but a woman who Tries hard, but fails A woman who Can’t keep her head straight A woman who Forgets A woman who Makes mistakes A woman who Is consumed by anxiety A womanContinue reading “A Woman Who”
Yummy Pie!
Got your attention, didn’t I? Well, pie is yummy! No doubt about it! But what does that have to do with Young Living and their awesome products? Read on, dear friends! Read on! The other day we had a small catastrophe. Child #4 accidentally let the pre-made gluten-free graham cracker style pie crusts slide offContinue reading “Yummy Pie!”
Six Word Story #34
Secrets hidden are revealed. Torn apart.
Perfectionism Is Not Perfect
Perfectionism is not perfect. Perfectionism is not kind. Perfectionism will not release me, But cause me to lose my mind. I am caught in a web of good, better, best. What will people say? What will I do? Worry worry worry away the whole day through! Perfectionism isn’t perfect How can you say? Perfectionism isContinue reading “Perfectionism Is Not Perfect”
Annie’s Burger Town Update
Hi, everyone! Just thought I’d give an update on Annie’s (our favorite drive-in restaurant that burned just a few hours after celebrating my birthday there with dinner.) Here’s the story link: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02HRAVzNVkDKyR5z9U36J16HiXJ15XpNgqorvEuLtxytpJt8jKnrVB4ktRYk3bD7ql&id=1617334714&mibextid=CDWPTG There has been a GoFundMe page set up for Jeff and Maria Halpin, the owners. Here is the link: https://gofund.me/603b4841 There is alsoContinue reading “Annie’s Burger Town Update”
Prayers, Please!
I had a totally different post I was going to write for today, but, as it turns out, something came up that needs prayers. So…I will give you the story first and then the prayee, so to speak. Today is my birthday. I never do that much, but we do love having dinner at ourContinue reading “Prayers, Please!”
Trying
I’m glad to see the backside Of this most trying day! The people drove me crazy, A short drive, they would say! The day was difficult enough To make me pull my hair. I pushed and panted through it, By the end I think I scared! Lots of little children, Playing with tiny toys. Let’sContinue reading “Trying”
Whathe Chicken Tortilla Soup?
So, Child #4 is sick. Child #3 is also sick. Child #2 is trying desperately trying to not catch this cold, as am I. Solution? Chicken soup! However, I do not like chicken soup! This is a personal issue. I believe it comes from growing up with my dad who absolutely detested anything fowl. YouContinue reading “Whathe Chicken Tortilla Soup?”
Steak, Anyone?
Tonight we had pork steak for dinner, along with green beans and mashed potatoes. Do I have pictures? No. I don’t. We ate it all. How did I cook it? At 350° F for an hour, flipping it halfway through. (Ok full disclosure: I forgot to flip it until ten minutes before it was done,Continue reading “Steak, Anyone?”