Thought Tuesday

Fantasy Exploration

The stage makeup class that I help with has been exploring techniques for designing and applying fantasy stage makeup.  My friend begins the unit by having the students research other fantasy makeup designs.  They are assigned to collect 10 pictures that inspire them.  Most of the time they choose other works of art.  They have… Continue reading Fantasy Exploration

Recipes

Black Bean Cakes with Mango Salsa

I have not been successful at making a decent veggie "burger" until now.  These were yummy and easy. Ingredients 1 c frozen corn 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 package brown rice and quinoa 1 onion, chopped 1 16oz can chopped greenchilies 2 c cooked black beans 1 egg 1/3 c panko breadcrumbs 1 t garlic… Continue reading Black Bean Cakes with Mango Salsa

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#bethelight – Day 187

Today I started feeling a little worried about an upcoming production.  The students were having such a hard time catching on.  Then, in the middle of the night, I realized the problem... Spanglish.  These student speak a language different than English and different than Spanish.  They Speak a mix of the two.  The script, written… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 187

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#bethelight – Day 186

This thought came to me today... ask more people how they are doing and start a conversation.  Today I realized that sometimes people want to talk more then they let on. Asking how they are and really listening shows them just how much you care.  Besides, someday, someone will listen to what I might have… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 186

Warrior Wednesday

A Warrior Embraces Change

This is a concept I am slowly learning. Change is good. Remember that. Resistance is futile. Remember that. "Of course there is no formula for success except, perhaps, an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings." Arthur Rubinstein I realize that life is unpredictable. However, there are days where I am not okay with… Continue reading A Warrior Embraces Change

Thought Tuesday

Adulting 101 – Time Management

We are approaching the end of the semester and kids are "suddenly" concerned with how their grades are doing. This is a serious issue. When a teacher plans for information to be learned throughout a semester, there is no possible way it could be learned in a couple of weeks. Mastery of the subject is… Continue reading Adulting 101 – Time Management

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#bethelight – Day 185

Today my act of kindness was to care for a daughter who doesn't feel good.  I also got a couple things my missionary needs so I can send them to her.

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#bethelight – Day 184

I am at an age where a person starts to make a bucket list.  Today it occurred to me that maybe I shouldn't make a bucket list.  Maybe I should make  "life list."  I started a list today... things to really live!  It's a great self-discovery exercise.

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#bethelight – Day 183

Sometimes I am not successful in this kindness campaign. Today I said something before I really thought it through to a dear friend that was a hurtful thing to say. I can't claim that I had acts of kindness today, even if I said I was sorry for what came out of my mouth. Saying… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 183

Menu Monday

Continuing My Quest For Better Health

I am really getting into this intermittent fasting thing. I am not seeing physical changes, but I am feeling better and I am sleeping much better! I read two books on fasting for better health. One was called The Scientific Approach to Intermittent Fasting by Dr. Micheal VanDerschelden. The other book was Fasting and Eating… Continue reading Continuing My Quest For Better Health