I spent last night baking giant German chocolate muffins. Giant as in each muffin cup was filled with a fourth of the batter that would normally be used for a 9X9 cake. The recipe, one that my mom handed down to me has a secret ingredient. One that isn't typically thought of when baking sweets … Continue reading Mayo, no mustard, no ketchup
Category: Real Life
Derailed
My course predestined Straight and narrow, unerring I’ve become derailed Bruised, but not broken Bends and turns unexpected Forging my own path * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
A necessary non-necessity
When I read a book, I'm transported to another era, another place, even another universe. Reading is my escape, a way for me to forget all the stress and demands of this life, and delve into a realm of fantasy. The draw back to this, is there are so many places I want to go, … Continue reading A necessary non-necessity
Read a banned book
I like to read... who am I kidding? I LOVE to read. If I have any addiction, it would be to books. I can't seem to stop myself from buying books. At least now, I can manage to buy paperbacks instead of only hardcovers. This summer alone I've probably purchased 15-20 new books with no … Continue reading Read a banned book
She’s all that…
For about ten years I trained in martial arts - a style of Taekwondo. I did it all. I learn the forms (katas), I trained in weapons and I sparred. I think the sparring, gearing up, and kicking the crap out of people was the most fun. Over the course of my training I rose … Continue reading She’s all that…
A friend in need
When my son was about six months old he was seriously injured. For the purpose of this post, it’s not important what his injuries were or the details of his accident. (That, and 18 years later it’s still unbearably painful to relive the event.) As a result, a frantic drive to our local infirmary followed … Continue reading A friend in need
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