There is little comparison between homemade chicken stock and store-bought.  There is a time investment at the front end that is daunting for some, but it is a fabulous way to use every part of your likely...

The prompt this week for Journal 52 was either ‘lyrics’ or ‘misheard lyrics’.  As I’m certain was the case for many, the classic Hendrix misheard lyric of ‘excuse me while I...

So I’m trying something new with this one.  My honey has had a beef with beef lately and since I typically use burger in my chili, I had to think a little differently.  I have used ground turkey a time...

The procrastination is over, for the moment, and I have finally created another piece for the NAJ.  This weeks entry is Shub -Niggurath, the Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young.  How’s that for...

As the clock ticks down and we get ready to depart for our big trip to Yosemite and San Francisco, I am in full packing mode.  In my own way. Yes, I have the suitcase out and have been doing laundry and...

Pinterest is fantastic for people who like swiping right on ideas that they will likely never attempt or complete.  I am one of those people. I started out with binders full of clippings from magazines...

That starts off with a bit of a preachy tone, doesn’t it?  Well, be assured that I am not prepared or inclined to judge. I am prepared to focus on the identification of personal values and how knowing...

This weeks prompt for Journal 52 reflects on sunshine and rain.  I found this amusing when I read it as this morning I had done something very out of character for me:  I gardened in the rain. Who does that...