Pepper vinegar
Recently, I was at a country kitchen type restaurant with friends and asked for the “pepper vinegar” for my collards. The one seated beside me said, “What is that”? Well, it’s apple cider vinegar mixed with peppers to make it…
Greens
Eat your greens. Your mother probably said that 100,000 times. I remember George W. Bush was bold enough to tell everyone he didn’t care for broccoli. Funny how your taste can change over the years. Now, I like all greens….
Rest
When you are advised- “get more rest”, what exactly does that mean? My son has said, ” Mom, you just need to turn your brain off and rest it more”. What? My sister and I live by, “Work, for…
contemplation
Contemplation is personal reflection. Recently, I have been contemplating retirement. I can’t believe it myself. Where does time go? This transition from worker bee to retiree reminds me of the concept of “Luminal Space”. Richard Rohr in his book, “Falling…
non-negotiable
Today, I was advised to choose my non-negotiables. Hmm.. what does that mean? Merriam Webster defines it as: not open to discussion or modification. Well, that’s pretty easy. I have some things that are set and that I am not…