My 2018… wasn't so great. I didn't talk about it very much on social media, so apologies if this is surprising to some of you. I lost my sight, barely avoided a diagnosis of MS or brain tumor and instead was told I have atypical optic neuritis. On top of that, kiddo was in the [...]
Today I asked my body what she needed.
Today I asked my body what she needed. Which is a big deal Considering my joumey of Not Really Asking That Much. I thought she might need more water. Or protein. Or greens. Or yoga. Or supplements. Or movement. But as I stood in the shower Reflecting on her stretch marks, Her roundness where I [...]
The Office
Ryan: "Did you see 'Saw'?"Dwight: "Of course I seesaw. Mose and I seesaw all the time." S06E16 And Google Maps documented it in S08E04.
Happinessis the new rich. Inner peaceis the new success. Healthis the new wealth. Kindnessis the new cool.
Ships don't sink because of the water around them; ships sing because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what's happening around you get inside you and weigh you down. tinybuddha.com
Quick Update
Things I haven’t drank since July 1: Cow’s MilkCoffee beveragesAlcohol Things I haven’t eaten since July 20: Fast foodCarbonated beveragesRefined sugars / sweetenersArtificial colors / flavorsProcessed foods Things I haven’t experienced since July 1: HeadachesUpset stomachTrouble sleepingSelf-loathing Things I have experienced since July 1: MeditationMore energyLess stress and anxietyEasier time falling asleepWeight lossIMPROVED VISION
Always In the Stars
Right this daytime minute, the stars above are below as well. Under your feet! On the other side of the Earth! Whatever you're doing right now, you're doing it in the midst of stars. Wherever you are on the pale blue dot -- in Australia, in Alaska, in Guatemala -- stars surround and cradle you. [...]
Guinness Crock Pot Stew
Ingredients 1/2 c flour1 t salt1/2 t black pepper3# beef chuck1/4 c vegetable oil1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped1 (15 oz) beer4 cloves garlic, chopped1 (14.5 oz) beef broth1 T chopped fresh parsley2 sprigs fresh thyme2 bay leaves1# round red potatoes, halved3 carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed and [...]
Pennsylvania
Another Eye Appointment Complete
Since my last visit, my right eye has gone from 20/100 to 20/70, while the left eye stayed at 20/30. My color vision (what I call "static") is still not great, but doc says it's one of the last things to return. He did remind me that the fact that I can see so well [...]