So... I’m trying to be an adult, a grown woman, someone mature and giving, fulfilling my potential. Being an adult requires doing hard things that you don’t want to do. It requires wisdom and due diligence. Somehow I think of it as being a guard on the wall of a fortress. You are aware, awake, … Continue reading thurs thoughts
the greatest meal
I hope this link below works. I treasured listening to this message today about the biblical story of Zacchaeus and modern folks that feel "burned by the church" - I relate to that phrase. What a sweet message of Jesus to call the ones that go unseen or rejected. How loving to glory in a … Continue reading the greatest meal
recipe: portobello vegan burger and oatmeal raisin olive oil cookies
I saw a picture of a grilled portobello mushroom burger recently somewhere on the internet and couldn't not dream up my own. I roast the portobello mushroom in the oven with olive oil, salt, and pepper. In my cast iron skillet I heat up some olive oil on medium heat and toss in half a … Continue reading recipe: portobello vegan burger and oatmeal raisin olive oil cookies
recipe: asian almond butter-green curry shrimp with ginger lemon lime dressing
Shrimp: 2 T Olive oil salt TT 1/4 t black pepper 1/4 t cayenne 1/4 t dried oregano Dash garlic powder 1/4 red onion chopped 1 clove garlic, sliced tip of jalapeño (about a 1/4) finely diced 2 sticks asparagus 1/2lb shrimp Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 t of almond butter 1/2 t green curry paste … Continue reading recipe: asian almond butter-green curry shrimp with ginger lemon lime dressing
cravings
Here are pictures of a vegan Bahn Mi I made today. I got the recipe from the Love and Lemons blog. I freaking love a Bahn Mi. French baguette and Asian flava meet, fall in love, and marry so well! I have been craving one for all of 2017 without giving in. There's a most … Continue reading cravings
desert tidings
The desert will remind you who you oughta be / It'll show you who you are / There's nothing to protect what you're hiding - from Like New Years Day by Sara Watkins. . 🌿 . . This picture was taken in the Judean wilderness in 2011 when I visited Israel on a fun trip … Continue reading desert tidings
resolution
I posted these resolutions to Facebook on Dec 31. Now I'm posting them here. I am proud to report that I am 2/3 the way into "Dry January," as I've dubbed it and it's going very well. 🙂 My concrete and abstract 2017 resolutions (bc once you post it on social media it's basically binding … Continue reading resolution
worthy wednesday monologue
Of Hermann Melville's Moby Dick PELEG: And what dost thou want of Captain Ahab? I don't think thou wilt be able to see him at present. I don't know exactly what's the matter with him; but he keeps close inside the house; a sort of sick, and yet he don't look so. In fact, he … Continue reading worthy wednesday monologue
The Heart Speaks in Whispers
Thank God for Corinne Bailey Rae! I'm listening to her recent album today on repeat. There's an intricate vastness to her music that has no other words but exclamations of beauty or silence in awe. I find feelings similar to standing on sand at oceanfront or looking up at clouds or stars, remembering the innate … Continue reading The Heart Speaks in Whispers
on being broken up
I had a long, arduous break up from my (now ex) boyfriend this year. It was long because for a little while he wouldn't take no for an answer especially when I dropped hints that I didn't want him to take no for answer but to instead make a turn around in certain areas clearly … Continue reading on being broken up
millennial musing 