As I sit here, on a summer morning, surrounded by the quiet of an empty nest for today, I'm feeling deeply the bittersweet reality of motherhood. My children are growing up, and with each passing day, my role is changing. It's a transformation that's both exciting and heartbreaking – a reminder that our jobs as mothers are not only about nurturing children but also about letting them go. I remember those early days of sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and tantrum-filled afternoons. It ... View the Post
Artisan Bread in a Dutch Oven Recipe (Fool Proof Recipe!)
This is the Artisan Bread in a Dutch Oven Recipe You've Been Waiting For! This recipe makes a perfect loaf every single time. This Dutch Oven Artisan Bread Recipe is designed to be easy to make, even for the most novice bakers. Simply mix the ingredients together in the morning, let it rise all day while you're busy with your daily routine, and voilà! You'll have a freshly baked, crusty loaf ready for dinner. The key to this recipe's success lies in its simplicity and flexibility. With ... View the Post
Schwa Happens
Schwa Happens What is schwa you ask? Well....I'll tell you. A schwa is an empty vowel in an unaccented syllable within a word. Huh? Ok...ummmm...lemme try again. A schwa is a vowel that doesn't make the sound it is expected to inside a word. This makes the words they are included in both hard to sound out and hard to spell....especially for those just learning, or struggling, to read and write. Here is a simple example: Alive The A makes the "uh" sound not a ... View the Post
How to Cook a Turnip…and Why You Would Want To!
How to Cook a Turnip...and Why You Would Want To! Turnips are adorable. Even if I didn't like to eat them I'd still grow them in my garden just because they are so darn cute! Maybe it's the colors that I love so much...the violet, magenta, and emerald shades running together and fading to a bright white. Whatever it is I think they are fantastic. So let's talk turnips! First of all turnips are good for you. Here's why: Turnips are one of a variety of cruciferous ... View the Post
A Baby Quilt from Great Grandma
A Baby Quilt from Great Grandma Three years ago my family went on a magical vacation...a really really magical vacation...with my parents, my siblings, and their families. We spent some time on the Yucatan Peninsula touring through a list of the most fascinating ancient structures, seriously incredible cenotes, and some unique and colorful small towns. I have so many wonderful memories from this trip...biking through a rainforest, climbing temple steps, swimming in dark underground ... View the Post
Beneath the Emptiness
Beneath the Emptiness The night before last I was driving to a Board of Directors Meeting, listening to a book, when I heard D. Shefali Tsabary say, “Just beneath emptiness is the vast expanse of their spirit.” Just beneath the emptiness.... As I heard this I felt empty. Hollowed out actually. And so very, very tired. As I said, I was on my way to a meeting...what I didn't say was that I was driving my husbands truck, because my car is in the shop after dying in the ... View the Post
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