I would love to sit and talk with my mom for just a little while. I would enjoy hearing her voice again and being near her. I’d love to hear how her life is now and what she’s been doing. I’d also appreciate the wisdom she could impart on what she’s glad she did in…
Month: May 2023
5-Star Chai Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Today, I made this chai pound cake recipe from the King Arthur flour baking site instead of the chai cupcake recipe I posted last night. I made the cake in a bundt pan and frosted it with honey-sweetened cream cheese frosting and added fresh strawberries as a decorative garnish. The cake received a big thumbs-up…
Honey-Sweetened CHAI AND HONEY CUPCAKES w/ Whipped Cream Frosting
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
RIP, Tina Turner
I love Tina Turner. Her talent is exceptional; her life story is inspiring. She is a woman who had the courage to leave a long-term abusive relationship and go on to have a remarkable life and career. She is a role model for us all on overcoming strife and figuring out how to thrive. May…
Poem: “Do It. It’s Right for You”
Daring to dream, what does that really mean? Taking the risk Quelling that voice that shouts, “Who do you think you are?” Pushing past well-meaning friends and family who express their fears of your likely failure and the hurt it will cause you. They think it’s love, and they really do love you. But just…
Facing My Dental Fears
I went to the dentist today after a long time away. I lost part of a filling and knew it was time to tackle some of these dental issues I’ve been avoiding. I am not dental-phobic but let’s just say I haven’t been dental-embracing either. So, today, I headed into a new dental office and…
Excellent Honey-Sweetened Lemon Bar Recipe
I plan to make these tomorrow. We have loads of lemons on our lemon trees and a healthy lemon bar is a definite treat. Here is the recipe. Let me know how it turns out for you. Filling: 3 whole eggs1/4 cup honey (I found the smaller amount was perfectly sweetened enough – raw honey…
Poem: A Window Opens
A window opens and my spirit slips outside She sees creamy moonlight slanting through leaves silvery moss growing on the trunks of old oaks wispy clouds lingering on far-off mountains. She befriends red-tailed hawks, turkey vultures, two blue herons who live nearby, a gopher snake slithering across the dirt road. She feels no fear, no…
Bach’s Goldberg Variations for Viol, An Instrument I Learned About Tonight
Tonight, I listened to the Bach-Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, transcribed for viol, a Renaissance and Baroque-period six-stringed instrument that is larger than a violin and smaller than a cello and is played vertically with a bow, like a cello. (Not to be confused with a viola, which is bigger than a violin and played under…
Baby Ethan and His Dad Gearing Up for Warming Temperatures in Ojai
I snapped this photo of Ron and Ethan today up in Ojai. The days are getting warmer and the sun is strong. Hats are a necessity and neck protectors are wise for those who tend to burn even on a day like today. This is just the beginning of the warmer weather that Ojai has…
20 Minutes a Day 