New Twist On Traditional Pumpkin Pie
These days, almost everyone is allergic to something. Gluten free, dairy free, sugar free. Collectively, when we consider everyone’s potential allergies and preferences, green beans are often the only thing left standing on the menu. This year, I updated the traditional pumpkin pie recipe to make it a gluten free, lower sugar option. It calls […]
A Recipe For Sweet Amends
I’ve reached the point in recovery where I need to make amends. My husband thought this day would never come. He’s been waiting for over a decade for me to admit I was wrong, but before I address his concerns, I must make amends to one of my closest friends. I was actually in charge […]
Creative Tools Improve Recovery –
Were you told to color inside the lines or to lip synch when you sang? When childhood creativity is squelched, the struggle continues into adulthood. It’s time to unleash your inner creative child and here’s why. The Benefits Of Play And Creative Tools Are Many Coloring books, crayons, paints, clay, paint brushes, colored pencils, notepads, […]
Bitterness, Blame, and Banana Bread
Some ingredients, like lemons, are naturally bitter. That’s why we balance them with something that’s naturally sweet. The same principle applies to bitterness, like the time when my sister-in-law bit my son.
Mom’s Wish
Mom’s wish was too hard for me to fulfill on my first Mother’s Day without her. On her special day she wanted another mom to get the gift she loved. Here’s why it took me time to honor her, her way. January 2014 mom was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. But mom was tough, […]
Co Dependent’s Pec-Almond Butter Recipe
Co-Dependency often puts me between a rock and a crazy place because I want to please everyone all the time. In the end, no one’s happy, especially me. Here’s my strategy for doing what I please first and not caving into others. (It’s a work in progress.)