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#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

Warrior Wednesday

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

Thought Tuesday

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

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#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

Menu Monday

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!

Recipes

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

Recipes

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

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Wendy’s Vegan Christmas Chocolate Orange “Cake”

Okay... a few explanations to begin with... This "cake" is dense!  I think it has the texture of a cheese cake.  I added no processed sugars, using dried fruits and juices instead of sugar.  However, I do add fats and used those dried fruits, so it doesn't quite fit the Eat to Live and End… Continue reading Wendy’s Vegan Christmas Chocolate Orange “Cake”

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#bethelight – Day 62

When I started #bethelight 62 days ago I felt good.  I felt like I was making the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time.  Working on #bethelight made my holiday season memorable! Recently, I read an old Chinese proverb. "If you want happiness for an hour - take a nap.  If… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 62

About Me, Family Friday, Satisfaction Saturday

Thanks for Reading in 2017

I have much to be grateful for in 2017.  The least of my blessings is the opportunity to blog and the people who support me in my efforts in blogging.  THANK YOU for reading and sharing my musing with others. Blogging about my health and weight loss journey on Menu Mondays has helped me to… Continue reading Thanks for Reading in 2017