Chuck and I have nine children collectively. We are the extreme blended family. Our family consist of Caucasian, native Americans , Asian Americans, African Americans, Jewish Americans, and Hispanic Americans. We have diversified levels of learning as well. We have a few living on the spectrum, some with learning disabilities, some with physical disabilities andContinue reading “The Coffee is Brewing”
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HelloWorld
Let me start by saying how amazing it is to see people from all over the world reading about how I spend my day. I absolutely love it. If you ever have any questions about my life feel free to ask. I live for cultural exchanges. Chuck and a I have been host parent forContinue reading “HelloWorld”
Best Brownies Ever
I must say I do believe I have found the best brownie mix ever. When I was a kid I was amazed that brownie mix could be made in bulk. I found a recipe and forever had a jar at my house growing up that contained the necessities for making the food of the gods.Continue reading “Best Brownies Ever”
Surviving Death
One of my favorite things is to watch shows and movies on my iPad before I go to sleep. Last night I started a series on Netflix called “Surviving Death”. The first show in the series was about near death experiences. It was very interesting. It had a few interviews with people who had nearContinue reading “Surviving Death”
Black Bean and Smoked Chicken Soup
Today I opened my cookbook , “In the Kitchen with Rosie – Oprah’s Favorite Recipes” , written by Rosie Daley. I decided to prepare Black Bean and Smoked Chicken Soup. I took Chuck to the store to buy ingredients that I did not have. I had some ingredients but had to purchase quite a bit.Continue reading “Black Bean and Smoked Chicken Soup”
Update on the Calf
The calf has not been taking the noon feeding. I think it has been because it is too full. I have cut back to feeding a full bottle twice a day. I also bought some scours tablets from Tractor Supply and I am putting one in each bottle. The calf is looking stronger and isContinue reading “Update on the Calf”
Julie & Julia
I just watched the movie Julie & Julia on Netflix. It is a story of a young woman who takes “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”,by Julia Child’s and writes a blog about completing all 524 recipes in 365 days. It was such a sweet story. I really enjoyed it. I was such a fanContinue reading “Julie & Julia”
Calf Update
I am worried about my little brown calf. He is not taking a bottle very well. I am having to force him to take the bottle. He is still getting up and moving around. I have him under lights in the calf nursery. It rained most of the day. The tarp over the nursery penContinue reading “Calf Update”
Identity
I often wondered why people wrote under different names. Now I know. As a writer you become very vulnerable. Who knows what you will say that will offend family and friends. There would be great freedom if we were people of no governors. In reality our care for others emotions is what makes us greatContinue reading “Identity”
Sally Sells Seashells by the Seashore
I have a sister in law named Karen. She has her quest bathroom decorated in seashells. This year for Christmas I gave her some of my watercolor originals of shells and fish and coral. She was touched by the gift. At our age we both have everything in our house that we could imagine. WeContinue reading “Sally Sells Seashells by the Seashore”
Dinky on the Farm 