I often say the a good massage makes me a much happier person... a more relaxed person... a changed person. I am completely satisfied when I go about my day after a good massage. Massage has many health benefits. I know... most of you think of massage only as "pampering" or as a once-in-awhile treat… Continue reading Happiness is a Good Massage
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Thanks Mom
September is the month we celebrate my mom's birthday. My mom is funny, creative, faithful, passionate for family and faith, intelligent, hard working, musical, down to earth, goofy, compassionate, and fearless. She is an example of discipleship, faith and testimony in action. I have a few traits from her and there no greater compliment… Continue reading Thanks Mom
Healing the “Walking Dead”- Tips for Sick Actors
School has started. Rehearsals are in full swing. You are feeling good about how things are going. You know what I mean... you've been sounding good, holding up in rehearsals, keeping up with the demands of school and rehearsal. Then, one morning, you wake up and your nose is running like it's joined the cross… Continue reading Healing the “Walking Dead”- Tips for Sick Actors
Patience You Must Have Young Padwan
Patience - the quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like; an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay; the ability to control your emotions or impulses and proceed calmly when faced with difficulty. Patience does… Continue reading Patience You Must Have Young Padwan
Singing and Dancing in the Rain
It is often said that we crave for things that we don't have... it's part of our human psyche. I grew up in the high desert in central Oregon. Rain was not common there. Summers would bring impressive thunderstorms. The air would smell fresher. The dust would settle. The high desert refreshed with a cool… Continue reading Singing and Dancing in the Rain
Lentil and Veggies in Peanut Sauce
Lentil and Veggies in Peanut Sauce Sauce 5 Tbs peanut butter 3 tsp minced ginger 3 tsp minced garlic 2 Tbs soy sauce 1 Tbs lime juice 1/2 c chopped cilantro 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 3 tsp Sriracha sauce 1 can of coconut milk Lentils 1 1/2 c lentils 14 1/2 c water Veggies 1… Continue reading Lentil and Veggies in Peanut Sauce
Japanese Ramen Soup
Japanese Ramen Soup 3 carrot, juliene sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tsp ginger, minced 4 c vegetable broth 3 c water 3 packages of Ramen 3 c chopped Chinese cabbage 2 Tbs Sriracha sauce 2 Tbs soy sauce 1 Tbs miso paste 1/2 small bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 8 oz. pkg sliced mushrooms… Continue reading Japanese Ramen Soup
Moroccan Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
Moroccan Sweet Potato Lentil Soup 2 sweet potatoes diced 2 large carrots diced 1 large onion diced 1 c diced celery 2 c lentils 1/4 c lemon juice 1 red bell pepper diced 1/2 c chopped cilantro 1 tsp coriander 3 cloves minced garlic 2 tsp minced ginger 1 jar of my home canned tomatoes… Continue reading Moroccan Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
Crock Pot Veggie Lasagna
Crock Pot Veggie Lasagna (or maybe Soup 🙂 about 8-10 serving, 30 minutes to prep, 4 hours to cook 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow summer squash 1 medium eggplant Himalayan pink salt 3 cups spaghetti sauce 1 red onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 large package sliced mushrooms 2… Continue reading Crock Pot Veggie Lasagna
Crock Pot Enchilada Quinoa
Crock Pot Enchilada Quinoa 2 cans of black beans, drained 2 cans of corn, drained 3 15 oz cans of enchilada sauce 1 can diced green chilies 30 oz of tomatoes (I used a jar of my home canned tomatoes so I am guessing at the quantity here) 2 c uncooked quinoa salt and pepper… Continue reading Crock Pot Enchilada Quinoa
