The Nest II

The four Robin’s Eggs from The Nest Of Blue did not survive. The mommy Robin disappeared one day and never came back. Her fate unknown. The eggs never had a chance after that. I waited and checked everyday for her hoping that somehow she’d fly in from the trees and the ending would’ve been a happy one. It was not meant to be. The … Continue reading →

The 590 Independent Study Revisited

In digging through files a few days ago, I came across a bulging folder with all my History papers from college; a collection of gems and duds. I spent hours pouring over them bringing me back to what feels like a lifetime ago in college. It brought me back to a time when I found myself having to take … Continue reading →

Laughter As Medicine

  My approach to coexisting with my piece of shit brain tumor has always been to endure with a solid sense of humor and I believe I’ve been successful thus far. I can’t fix this, so why not lighten up and spend more time laughing. It’s more fun than a pity party. So, I’ve got  a collection of T-shirts that I … Continue reading →

A Fateful Friendship

Two years ago in October, I waited eagerly and nervously in my foyer for Kevin to arrive. We had talked on the phone a week earlier when I had bluntly conveyed my dilemma. I needed my hair cut and colored. Yet, there was a twist. It was important for me to share with him before he … Continue reading →

nourish:Week In Review 2

What happens when my mom visits for four days and Paul comes home for the weekend? I live in the kitchen, by choice of course, and cook a lot!  Here are the highlights from our week and a brief story behind some of the dishes. Blueberry Muffins Cooks Illustrated Preheat Oven to 425. Jam for Filling: 1 … Continue reading →

A Message To Our Boys On Day 1

I sent these two fellows off this morning. One to Second Grade and another to Kindergarten. Each ventured off to a different school at a different time, yet I sent them off with the same message. Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you. All we want and hope for is that you’ll both to be happy … Continue reading →

nourish: Week In Review

In addition to the regulars who appear daily in my kitchen, I had the opportunity this past week to cook for some friends. Here’s a sampling of what my culinary adventures looked like this week. Enjoy! Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate & Cherry Sauce 3/4 Teaspoon Ground Cumin 3/4 Teaspoon Ground Coriander 3/4 Teaspoon Fresh Cracked Black Pepper … Continue reading →

He’s All Mine

Don’t be jealous.   Tomorrow I’ll send him off to Kindergarten. I think I’m ready… I just hope they’re ready to receive him.

730

730 days ago tomorrow, everything changed. I signed on the dotted line. Page after page of dotted lines I signed. Thinking all the while that I must have already lost my damn mind. It had to be good and gone if I was willing to give someone the opportunity and privilege to remove a piece … Continue reading →

nourish: Dutch Baby

Clearly our bellies are thanking Paul for being home since I’ve taken to cooking all weekend. Growing up, my mom used to make me a Dutch Baby, a cross between a pancake and a popover, at least once a week before school and it was always my absolute favorite. Using an old and very well seasoned … Continue reading →

nourish: Red Curry Coconut Noodles

Paul arrived home this weekend (YEAH) and since neither of us had the motivation or energy to rally for a sitter and date night, we settled in at home with the boys for a casual dinner and movie night.  Having a craving for one of our favorite dishes, Red Curry Coconut Noodles and the creamy, savory and spicy heaven it delivers in … Continue reading →

Silent Struggle

I’d be loaded if I got a dollar every time someone told me they don’t see a difference in me post surgery.  You have no idea how I’ve mastered pretending, hiding and compensating. It’s exhausting. I like writing because I can spend as much time as I need to get my thoughts out. My short-term memory … Continue reading →

When Your John Hancock Matters Most

I remember turning 18 my senior year in High School. My parents picked me up from school and we went straight to their Attorneys office to formalize my Will, Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will/Advance Directives. Not quite the kick-off into adulthood and a Birthday that I expected, but nevertheless, I understood what … Continue reading →