This smiling girl was the recipient of yesterday's act of kindness... look at that smile! And this was before I left a tip. LOL. It was fun to see her face light up when I left the tip and drove away. It was so worth it! Today I've been thinking about the things that inspire… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 66
Month: January 2018
Singin’ in the Rain Drops
I was given the opportunity to paint a back drop for Howard Street Middle School for their production of Singin' in the Rain. I went over to their school and picked up 8-10 flats. I primed the flats to cover the multiple layers of other paint from past shows. I drew out a basic design...… Continue reading Singin’ in the Rain Drops
#bethelight – Day 65
300 to go... Yesterday was a great day! It was busy! It was long. However, as I looked for the bright side of everything, I learned that I was having a fun day. I hope I was dragging others along for the ride. I started my day by writing my blog and billing out some… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 65
#bethelight – Day 64
I enjoyed my face-to face interactions yesterday. It is so much easier to truly communicate! When I was a kid I loved to sneak my parents' copy of Reader's Digest (it's a magazine that came in the mail - a definition for all those too young to remember magazines and even "mail") so that I… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 64
A Warrior is Wise
Yesterday the dear prophet and president of my church passed from this life. For 50 year of my life, nearly all of it, this wise man has taught me much. As I looked through a collection of quotes from him this morning, I realized that many of my "quests," my mission in life, have been… Continue reading A Warrior is Wise
Adulting 101 – Remembering Bob the Builder – Basic Home Repair Tools
I spend my days teaching kids the basics of simple home repair tools. You would be surprised how many teens and young adults don't have the first idea of how to use a hammer, a drill, or even, to measure something with a tape measure. I believe firmly that ever young adult should be able… Continue reading Adulting 101 – Remembering Bob the Builder – Basic Home Repair Tools
#bethelight – Day 63
Yesterday I did my best to serve, to hug the sad, and to lift the burdens of others. By the end of the day I was pretty tired. Today I continue. I heard about a "Just Say Hello" campaign that Oprah championed a few years back. The idea was to use Skype to reach out… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 63
Holiday Eating Success!
Christmas and New Year have come and gone and I feel like I weathered the holiday eating very well! I didn't binge on sugars and fats. I tried to be mindful of the food I ate and tried to choose foods that were high in nutrition. The food I made for Christmas Eve and for… Continue reading Holiday Eating Success!
Chinese “Chicken” Salad
This is a family favorite. However, since I have given up eating animal products, I needed to modify it for my new lifestyle. I made this salad for our New Year's Eve traditional meal. Only I left the chicken on the side and made a baked tofu on the side for me. Everyone was able… Continue reading Chinese “Chicken” Salad
New Year’s Veggie Pot Stickers
Ingredients 2 pkg gyoza wrappers 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c chopped shitake mushrooms 2 c bean sprouts, chopped 3 c shredded cabbage 8 carrots, shredded 4 green onions, diced 1 Tbs ground tumeric 1 Tbs ginger, minced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper Directions Saute garlic about a minute. Add mushrooms, beansprouts,… Continue reading New Year’s Veggie Pot Stickers
